Meteorology

runway visual range

Distance over which runway markings or lights are visible from centreline on approach.

Quick answer: Distance over which runway markings or lights are visible from centreline on approach.

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Quick answer

Distance over which runway markings or lights are visible from centreline on approach.

Why it matters

runway visual range matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology 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: Distance over which runway markings or lights are visible from centreline on approach.

How is runway visual range used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "What is current runway visual range touchdown, midfield and rollout values, please?"

Why does runway visual range matter in aviation?

runway visual range matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology 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 Meteorology. 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

Distance over which runway markings or lights are visible from centreline on approach.

Operational example

Pilot: What is current runway visual range touchdown, midfield and rollout values, please?

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Meteorology

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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