JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control
JO 7110.65 3-4-2
RUNWAY END IDENTIFIER LIGHTS (REIL)
When separate on-off controls are provided, operate runway end identifier lights:
When the associated runway lights are lighted. Turn the REIL off after: An arriving aircraft has landed.
A departing aircraft has left the traffic pattern area.
It is determined that the lights are of no further use to the pilot.
As required by facility directives to meet local conditions.
As requested by the pilot.
Operate intensity setting in accordance with the values in TBL 3-4-1 except as prescribed in subparagraphs b and c above. TBL 3-4-1 REIL Intensity Setting-Three Step System Settings
Visibility
Day
Night
3
Less than 2 miles
Less than 1 mile
2
2 to 5 miles inclusive
1 to but not including 3 miles
1
When requested
3 miles or more
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