Clearance Instrument Flight Rules Instrument Landing System 
Pilot Institute
JUNE 19, 2025
Precision Runways Precision runways feature at least one precision approach aid at either end of the runway, such as an Instrument Landing System (ILS). Precision runways feature additional markings to assist pilots in determining runway distance and landing areas. But what would you measure, and how would you measure it?
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Theyre especially useful for airports that dont have the budget or suitable terrain to install an Instrument Landing System (ILS). This makes more airports accessible under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Otherwise, the airport would have to suspend flight operations in poor visibility.
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