What are the flashing lights at end of runway?
What are the flashing lights at end of runway? Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) REILs are installed at many airfields to provide rapid and positive identification of the approach end of a particular runway. The system consists of a pair of synchronized flashing lights located laterally on each side of the runway threshold.
Can you land on a runway with no lights?
In VFR conditions, no there is no restriction against landing in an airport where runway edge lighting or other airport lighting is not lit at night. That being said, without any visual references, it may be very difficult to locate where runway is or judge or hide above the runway in order to land.
Why do some planes have flashing landing lights?
The flashing lights help to make the airplane more noticeable. They have also been suggested to reduce the risk of bird strikes. This is offered as an option or add-on for many types of aircraft.