Use of external lights to mitgate runway incursion risk

It is a widely held belief that the use of aircraft external lights could be an effective tool as part of a runway incursion prevention programme. However, at present there are no globally accepted procedure for the use of aircraft external lights while on the ground. However, the guidelines in this Briefing Leaflet have been developed by the IFALPA Aerodrome & Ground Environment Committee in association with EUROCONTROL and the US FAA.

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