Runway status lights (RWSL) system
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000857
The RWSL is a system of runway and taxiway lighting to provide pilots increased situational awareness by illuminating runway entry lights (REL) when the runway is unsafe for entry or crossing, and take-off hold lights (THL) when the runway is unsafe for departure.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000857 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| References | FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
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