runway landing lights?

Question

are there different colours for different lights on a runway and if so what do the different colours mmean

Answer 1

the trashhold is lined with green lights. the first two thirds of the runway in use are linked with the white, the last third with yellow lights. stopend is marked with red lights. besides these the lighting depends on category of operations on that airport. these are the closest to the runway. of course the instrument runways are equipped with visual aids such as flashing lead-in lights etc.


sure, taxiways iluminated in blue, flashlights marking the obstacles morse code beacon at the tower... many lights there.

Answer 2

There are different colors distinguishing runway, taxiway etc. but landing lights, meaning lights enabling you to see your target are standard. The only distinguishing difference I'm aware of is, some large airports have a series of strobes leading you to the runway in the event of haze or confusing with surrounding lights.

Years ago I was coming into MCA 'in' Kansas City in the wee hours. I did a a 360 to scrub some altitude and when I realigned, the runway had disappeared in the city and expressway lights. Reluctantly I requested the Strobes and it appeared as if by magic.

Another distinguishing feature is the rotating beacon for a civilian airport has a single beam. Military bases have two beams split about thirty degrees. That was essential in the old days when most flying was VFR and very limited navigation aids.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

This should answer your questions:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runway#Runway_lighting