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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:

  1. Where a facility directive specifies other settings to meet local conditions.
  2. As requested by the pilot.
  3. As you deem necessary, if not contrary to pilot request.
    TBL 3-4-8 HIRL, RCLS, TDZL Intensity Setting
    StepVisibility
    DayNight
    5Less than 1 mile*When requested
    41 to but not including
    2 miles*
    Less than 1 mile*
    32 to but not including
    3 miles
    1 to but not including
    3 miles*
    2When requested3 to 5 miles inclusive
    1When requestedMore than 5 miles
    *and/or appropriate RVR equivalent.