3-4-11
High Intensity Runway, Runway Centerline, and Touchdown Zone Lights
JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov
Operate high intensity runway and associated runway centerline and touchdown zone lights in accordance with TBL 3-4-8, except:
- Where a facility directive specifies other settings to meet local conditions.
- As requested by the pilot.
- As you deem necessary, if not contrary to pilot request.
TBL 3-4-8 HIRL, RCLS, TDZL Intensity Setting Step Visibility Day Night 5 Less than 1 mile* When requested 4 1 to but not including
2 miles*Less than 1 mile* 3 2 to but not including
3 miles1 to but not including
3 miles*2 When requested 3 to 5 miles inclusive 1 When requested More than 5 miles *and/or appropriate RVR equivalent.