Approach Instrument Landing System Runway 
Pilot Institute
JANUARY 14, 2025
The ILS (Instrument Landing System) uses radio signals to help pilots align the aircraft accurately on their approach to a runway. Lets learn more about this system! Key Takeaways ILS provides precise guidance for safe landings in low visibility. What Is an ILS Approach? Why Do We Need ILS?
Pilot Institute
JUNE 19, 2025
Key Takeaways Runway markings are white and guide takeoff, landing, and alignment. Centerlines, aiming points, and touchdown zones help pilots land accurately. Yellow taxiway and holding markings prevent runway incursions. What Are Runway Markings? The markings on runways are white.
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Pilot Institute
JUNE 27, 2025
After reading this guide, complete your knowledge with our Essential Guide to Runway Markings. Runway distance remaining signs show how much runway is left in 1,000-ft intervals. Location Signs: identify the current position on a taxiway or runway. L” or “R”) to identify parallel runways (e.g., “27L”
Ask Captain Lim
JULY 13, 2025
Pilots also review NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen), which report temporary changes such as runway closures or airspace restrictions. A Safe Descent About 30 minutes before landing, pilots begin preparations for descent, con figuring flaps and briefing the approach. Landing is the most skill-intensive part.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Well, one important thing youll need to know is RNAV approaches. These approaches use GPS to help you land and offer more flexibility than traditional systems like ILS. In this guide, you’ll learn how RNAV approaches work, the different types available, and tips to make them feel natural and straightforward.
Air Facts
MAY 7, 2025
The snow plow operators were happy to be able to go about their clearing operations without having to hold short or vacate runways to wait for arrivals or departures. He was sure his wing flaps were covered with ice and not operable, but he did think his landing gear would lower. The Tower had no radar. We never spoke after that.
Fear of Landing
JANUARY 17, 2025
On the 29th of December 2024, a Boeing 737-800 operated by a low-cost South Korean airline crashed after an emergency landing and overshooting the runway at Muan International Airport in South Korea. On approach, the captain made a mayday alert, declaring bird strike, bird strike.
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