runway visibility
1runway visibility — The meteorological visibility along an identified runway, determined from a specified altitude …
2runway-visibility value — The visibility determined for a particular runway by a transmissometer. A transmissometer provides a continuous indication of the visibility (reported in miles or fractions of miles) for the runway. RVV is used in lieu of prevailing visibility in …
3Runway edge lights — are used to outline the edges of runways during periods of darkness or restricted visibility conditions. These light systems are classified according to the intensity they are capable of producing: High Intensity Runway Lights (HIRL) Medium… …
4Runway End Identification Lights — Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) are installed at many airports to provide rapid and positive identification of the approach end of a particular runway. The system consists of a pair of synchronized flashing lights located laterally on each… …
5runway-edge light system — Runway edge lights are used to outline the edges of runways during periods of darkness or restricted visibility conditions. The runway edge lights are white, except on instrument runways where yellow replaces white on the last 2000 ft, or half… …
6Visibility — In meteorology, visibility is a measure of the distance at which an object or light can be clearly discerned. It is reported within surface weather observations and METAR code either in meters or statute miles, depending upon the country.… …
7Runway — This article is about the aircraft take off and landing area. For other uses, see Runway (disambiguation). Landing strip redirects here. For the pubic hairstyle, see Bikini waxing. RWY redirects here. For the audio/video connectors, see RCA… …
8Runway incursion — A runway incursion, as defined by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on April 27, 2006, is: Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person on the protected area of a surface… …
9runway-end identification lights — An airport lighting facility in the terminal area navigation system consisting of one flashing white high intensity light installed at each approach end corner of a runway and directed toward the approach zone. These lights, which may be… …
10runway threshold marking — Markings placed to indicate longitudinal limits of that portion of the runway usable for landing. They consist of long vertical lines 100 ft (30 m) long and 3 ft (1 m) wide and are placed just short of runway designation markings. They consist… …
