In aviation, the runway visual range (RVR) is the distance over which a pilot of an aircraft on the centreline of the runway can see the runway surface markings delineating the runway or the lights …

Nov 10, 2025 · The RVR equipment are located next to a runway that provide air traffic controllers with a measurement of the visibility at key points along a runway (e.g., touchdown, midpoint, and rollout). …

Mar 15, 2018 · Runway Visual Range (RVR) describes the horizontal distance you can expect to see down a runway, based on seeing High Intensity Runway Lights (HIRL) or other things on the runway …

Jan 31, 2024 · Busy commercial airports often include another valuable tool known as a runway visual range (RVR) system that precisely measures the distance a pilot flying an ILS approach might expect …

Aug 25, 2025 · Runway Visual Range (RVR) represents a critical aviation measurement—the horizontal distance a pilot positioned on a runway’s centerline can discern high-intensity lights or surface …

Jun 5, 2025 · Runway Visual Range (RVR) is a critical parameter in aviation meteorology that measures the distance a pilot can see the runway or its associated lights while approaching or landing.

Feb 13, 2019 · Runway visual range is a measurement of actual visibility down the runway. Put simply, it is a tool to help pilots evaluate whether they can land or takeoff. The advantage of the RVR system …