Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244:reg:5:p108
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 108/225)
Character Range: 591688–594364

the passing gap between the runway end lights must be 50% of the distance between the runway edge light rows.

       (4) For a runway starter extension, the end of runway pavement beyond the declared end of the landing distance available must be lit by at least 2 blue taxiway edge lights that are as follows:

(a) visible to the pilot using the starter extension before performing a reciprocal turn;

(b) not visible to, or shielded from the view of, a pilot on approach to the runway for which the starter extension is provided;

(c) aligned with the edge lights of the applicable runway turn pad, runway bypass pad or runway starter extension as set out in section 9.67;

(d) for runway widths greater than 30 m — supplemented with 1 additional blue taxiway edge light placed along the extended runway centreline.

       (5) Subject to subsection (6), the runway end lights must consist of:

(a) at least 6 lights, spaced at equal intervals between the rows of runway edge lights; or

(b) if the runway is provided with the alternative threshold light pattern mentioned in subsection 9.55 (2) — the threshold pattern that is used.

       (6) For a precision approach CAT III runway, the spacing between runway end lights must not exceed 6 m.

9.65 Characteristics of non-instrument and non-precision approach runway end lights

       (1) Runway end lights of low intensity or medium intensity must:

(a) be fixed; and

(b) be unidirectional; and

(c) show red in the direction of the runway over not less than 38°, and not more than 180°, of azimuth; and

(d) for the red light — have an intensity that is not less than one-quarter, and not more than one-half, that of the runway edge lights; and

(e) have a light distribution in the direction of the runway that is as close as possible to that of the runway edge lights; and

(f) have a minimum light intensity in accordance with Table 9.75 (2) and Figures 9.75 (1) and 9.75 (2).

       (2) Low-intensity and medium-intensity runway end lights must be inset lights if:

(a) the runway is equipped with high-intensity runway end lights; or

(b) a stopway or runway starter extension is provided beyond the declared runway end; or

(c) it is not physically possible for elevated lights to be installed.

       (3) If the runway end coincides with the runway threshold, the following may be used:

(a) a bi-directional light fitting;

(b) separate light fittings, installed back to back.

9.66 Characteristics of precision approach runway end lights

        Runway end lights of high intensity must:

(a) be inset; and

(b) be fixed; and

(c) be unidirectional; and

(d) show red in the direction of the runway; and