Pilot Institute

JUNE 19, 2025

Visual Runways Visual runways have no instrument approach procedure available. On runways used by international commercial flights, a threshold must be present (we’ll look into that later in this article). Non-precision runways often look similar to visual runways but feature threshold and aiming point markings.

Runway

Pilot Institute

JUNE 27, 2025

Mandatory instruction signs mark areas you can’t enter without clearance. Types of Airport Signs The FAA classifies airport signs into six main types: Mandatory Instruction Signs: indicate areas where entry is prohibited without clearance, such as runways or critical areas. Let’s take a look at each in detail. 15 APCH – 33 DEP”).

Runway

Air Facts

MAY 7, 2025

The longest runways had front course and back course ILS (Instrument Landing Systems) and an on-field VOR that provided navigation and approach capabilities for aircraft on instrument flights. Terrain clearance became my biggest concern with only an estimate of his distance to the east. The Tower had no radar.

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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). The minima table lists the DA and Height Above Threshold for each type of RNAV approach.

Approach

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This system of lights is visible from 3-5 miles during the day and 20 miles at night. Using the VASI is crucial as it gives you safe obstruction clearance within 10 degrees of either side of the runway centerline and around four nautical miles from the runway threshold. nautical miles from the runway threshold.

Runway