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Als Intensity Settings

JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

When operating ALS as prescribed in paragraph 3-4-5, Approach Lights, operate intensity controls in accordance with the values in TBL 3-4-5 except:

  1. When facility directives specify other settings to meet local atmospheric, topographic, and twilight conditions.
  2. As requested by the pilot.
  3. As you deem necessary, if not contrary to pilot's request.
    TBL 3-4-5 ALS Intensity Setting

    Step
    Visibility
    (Applicable to runway served by lights)
    DayNight
    5Less than 1 mile*When requested
    41 to but not including 3 milesWhen requested
    33 to but not including 5 milesLess than 1 mile*
    25 to but not including 7 miles1 to 3 miles inclusive
    1When requestedGreater than 3 miles
    *and/or 6,000 feet or less of the RVR on the runway served by the ALS and RVR.