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Runway End Identifier Light (REIL) (MAL_16)

DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.

RDF: mal_16.ttl

Name

runwayEndIdentifierLight

Attribute

MAL Aerodrome Movement Area Light System Type

Definition

REILs are installed at many airfields to provide rapid and positive identification of the approach end of a particular runway.

Description

The system consists of a pair of synchronized flashing lights located laterally on each side of the runway threshold. REILs may be either omnidirectional or unidirectional facing the approach area. They are effective for identification of a runway surrounded by a preponderance of other lighting, identification of a runway which lacks contrast with surrounding terrain, identification of a runway during reduced visibility. REILs are flashing white lights with a flash frequency between 60 and 120 per minute.

Accepted

2013-10-18

Allowed for

• GB011 Aerodrome Movement Area Lighting
• GB045 Stopway

RWOI terms naming it

• RWO_03038 REIL
• RWO_03195 Runway End Identifier Light (REIL)

Source: DGIF 2026-1 QEA model, DGIWG. Standard: DGIWG 206-3. Licence: CC BY 4.0, © DGIWG.