Symbols shown are for world aeronautical charts wac sectional aeronautical charts and terminal area charts tac.
Pilot controlled lighting symbol on sectional.
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When a symbol is different on any vfr chart series it will be annotated as such e g.
A symbol indicates there is pilot controlled lighting.
A symbol means the lighting is part time or on request the pilot should consult the chart supplement for light operating procedures.
Pilot controlled lighting pcl systems are common at nontowered airports and towered airports in the wee hours after controllers have gone home.
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The aeronautical information manual aim thor oughly explains the types and uses of airport lighting aids.
The lights stay on for 15 minutes plenty of time to land and taxi to the ramp.
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Pilot controlled lighting pcl also known as aircraft radio control of aerodrome lighting arcal or pilot activated lighting pal is a system that allows aircraft pilots to control the lighting of an airport or airfield s approach lights runway edge lights and taxiways via radio.
No lighting available at private facilities indicates no lighting information available.