How do pilots line up with the right runway?

29.September, 2009

When they are given a specific runway that is parallel to another (rnwy 35L or 35R) how do they lone up with the left or right one?

If flying under VFR, it is simply a matter of visually determining which is which.
Under IFR you would be using a navigational aid that would line you up on the correct runway.
You can also tune in the ILS even when VFR just to be sure.

On an approach to a L/R runway set up it is quite easy to tell which is which.

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  1. Skyhawk sagt:
    29.September, 2009 um 2:01 pm

    If flying under VFR, it is simply a matter of visually determining which is which.
    Under IFR you would be using a navigational aid that would line you up on the correct runway.
    You can also tune in the ILS even when VFR just to be sure.

    On an approach to a L/R runway set up it is quite easy to tell which is which.
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  2. Matt F sagt:
    29.September, 2009 um 2:42 pm

    The pilot and the air traffic controllers talk to each other. the air traffic controller will tell him in great detail where and what runway to land at.
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  3. Micah C sagt:
    29.September, 2009 um 3:30 pm

    If your asking about lining up for a landing, and you can see the airport it’s very simple to see which runway is right or left.

    If we’re talking about lining up to take off, there are signs and signals on the ground to direct you and help you determine where you are on the airport.

    Airport traffic is much more confusing on the ground than from the air.

    Hope this helps.

    Micah
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  4. rafalebattler sagt:
    29.September, 2009 um 3:38 pm

    In addition to what the others have said, if you’re flying VFR, the large numbers painted on the runways help. When you get your landing clearance, you’ll typically declare what runway you’re after. Just choose the runway with the numbers corresponding to the numbers you told the controller.
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  5. Dan B sagt:
    29.September, 2009 um 4:23 pm

    Navaids get the pilot near the approach end of the runway(s). Then it’s visual through the landing. Navaids are fairly accurate. ILS can get the pilot down to about 250ft above ground and about 1/3 mile and about 50 ft from the center line of the desired runway. Those numbers depend upon the airport design and terrain and the aircraft approach speeds.

    On the ground, there are signs that tell the pilot which taxiway they are on and which runway they are crossing including the Left, Center or Right runways.
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