UNIT 4Types of runways in aviation 1 Visual runway 2 Non-precision instrument runway 3 Precision instrument runway

1.   Types of runways in aviation 1 Visual runway 2 Non-precision instrument runway 3 Precision instrument runway

2. Visual runway Used in general aviation airports, pilots only need to see the runway to land. These runways may or may not have markings .

3. Visual runway

4. Non-precision instrument runway Found at many small- to mid-sized airports. These runways use visual aids and a non-visual aid to provide directional guidance .

5. Non-precision instrument runway

6. Precision instrument runway Found at medium and large airports, these runways provide both horizontal and vertical guidance for instrument approaches. They use ILS and/or MLS and visual aids.