Aircraft Systems

runway visual range

The distance over which a pilot of an aircraft on the centre line of a runway can see the runway surface markings or lights.

Quick answer: The distance over which a pilot of an aircraft on the centre line of a runway can see the runway surface markings or lights.

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Quick answer

The distance over which a pilot of an aircraft on the centre line of a runway can see the runway surface markings or lights.

Why it matters

runway visual range matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is runway visual range?

In this glossary, runway visual range refers to: The distance over which a pilot of an aircraft on the centre line of a runway can see the runway surface markings or lights.

How is runway visual range used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Runway Visual Range reported as 400 meters, cleared to land."

Why does runway visual range matter in aviation?

runway visual range matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses runway visual range?

runway visual range is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does runway visual range belong to?

In this glossary, runway visual range is grouped under Aircraft Systems. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

The distance over which a pilot of an aircraft on the centre line of a runway can see the runway surface markings or lights.

Operational example

Runway Visual Range reported as 400 meters, cleared to land.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Aircraft Systems

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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