3-4-6
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:
- When facility directives specify other settings to meet local atmospheric, topographic, and twilight conditions.
- As requested by the pilot.
- As you deem necessary, if not contrary to pilot's request.
TBL 3-4-5 ALS Intensity Setting
StepVisibility
(Applicable to runway served by lights)Day Night 5 Less than 1 mile* When requested 4 1 to but not including 3 miles When requested 3 3 to but not including 5 miles Less than 1 mile* 2 5 to but not including 7 miles 1 to 3 miles inclusive 1 When requested Greater than 3 miles *and/or 6,000 feet or less of the RVR on the runway served by the ALS and RVR.