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during times of poor visibility in order to maintain safe and efficient access from the runway and air‐
craft parking areas.
Runway 16‐34 is equipped with MIRL. Each runway end is equipped with threshold lighting to identify
the landing threshold. Threshold lighting consists of specially designed light fixtures that are red on
one half of the lens and green on the other half of the lens. The green portion of the lights are turned
towards the approach surface and are intended to be seen from landing aircraft, while the red portion
is visible to aircraft on the runway surface.
Medium intensity taxiway lighting (MITL) has been installed on parallel Taxiway A, partial parallel Taxi‐
way G, and all entrance/exit taxiways associated with Runway 16‐34. Taxiway A1 is served by green
centerline reflectors, as are portions of Taxiways A and G and the entrance/exit taxiways.
Airfield Signage
Airfield identification signs assist pilots in identifying their location on the airfield and directing them to
their desired location. The presence of runway/taxiway signage is an essential component of a surface
movement guidance control system necessary for the safe and efficient operation of an airport. The
lighted signage system installed on the airfield includes runway and taxiway designations, holding posi‐
tions, routing/directional, and runway exits.
Visual Approach Lighting
Visual approach aids consist of a series of lights that, when interpreted by pilots, give an indication of
being above, below, or on the designated descent path to the runway. Visual approach slope indica‐
tors (VASIs) or precision approach path indicators (PAPIs) are the common visual approach aid systems
found on airports.
A four‐box PAPI system is installed on both ends of Runway 16‐34. The PAPI‐4 is located on the left
side of each approach end and consists of four light boxes that alert approaching pilots of their position
relative to a three‐degree glide slope.
Approach Lighting System
Runway 34 has historically been equipped with a MALSF. As previously discussed, the MALSF has re‐
cently been upgraded to a MALSR. The MALSR extends approximately 2,400 feet beyond the runway
threshold. This system enhances the safety of operations at the Airport, especially during inclement
weather or nighttime activity, as it provides visual guidance to landing aircraft by offering radiating
beams (MALS) and rapidly sequenced strobe lights (RAIL) which allow the pilot to align the aircraft with
the extended centerline of the runway.
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