Sentence examples for approach lighting from inspiring English sources

Visual guidance to approaching aircraft is also provided by approach lighting systems, a configuration of high-intensity white lights running along the centreline of the runway and extending up to 600 metres (2,000 feet) beyond the threshold.

Lerew received credit for several of ICAO's accomplishments over the next decade, including various administrative reforms within the organisation and finalising a standard runway approach lighting system in 1953 following five years of disagreement among members.

"There has been a history of crashes associated with a particular runway at that airport and our plans would include an approach lighting system and expanded safety areas beyond the existing runway," said Gail Lattrell, an F.A.A. airport planner who is based in Burlington, Mass.

The cause of the crash was due to the fact that the air traffic controller in the tower had forgotten to turn on the runway and approach lighting systems during a landing at night.

Celera's aggressive approach lit a fire under the government-backed consortium, and we are all better off for it.

The 1991 Federal highway bill includes money for the restoration of historic bridges, including approaches, lighting and signs.

Gaining mass as you approach light speed?

By Julia Hartwig Shadow warns shadow that you approach, light warns light.

Shadow warns shadow that you approach, light warns light.

Other amenities include a moonroof, parking proximity alarm, overhead console and approach lights.

Airport surveillance radar and approach lights are used to assist the pilot.