airport operationsFAA-published sample question (FIA, Aug 2021)
A series of continuous red lights in the runway centerline lighting indicates
A
1,000 feet of runway remaining.✓ Correct Answer
B
3,000 feet of runway remaining
C
the beginning of the runway overrun area.
Explanation
AIM 2-1-5 explains that runway centerline lights are white, then alternate red and white from 3,000 to 1,000 feet remaining, and are all red for the last 1,000 feet of runway. Continuous red lights therefore indicate 1,000 feet remaining, not 3,000 feet or the overrun.
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