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Aircraft Systems

What is runway visual range?

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.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “runway visual range” Used in Practice?

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

Certification Exam Relevance

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

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is 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.

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