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TEMPORARY RUNWAY EDGE LIGHT [1 record]

Record 1 2024-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
  • Airport Runways and Areas
OBS

temporary runway edge light: designation usually used in the plural.

CONT

Temporary runway edge lights (white color aviation lights) are installed next to every conventional taxiway light (blue color taxiway light). During aircraft landing or takeoff, white runway lights are activated while conventional blue color taxiway lights are turned off.

Key term(s)
  • temporary runway edge lights

French

Domaine(s)
  • Signalisation (Transport aérien)
  • Pistes et aires d'aéroport
OBS

feu de bord de piste temporaire : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel.

CONT

Des obstacles au sol, tels les feux de bord de piste temporaires, les cônes orange et de l'équipement, se trouvaient à proximité de l'aire d’atterrissage, pouvant causer un risque de collision avec ces obstacles.

Key term(s)
  • feux de bord de piste temporaires

Spanish

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