Practice question

Under ICAO Annex 3, how is Runway Visual Range (RVR) defined?

  1. The distance over which the pilot of an aircraft on the centre line of a runway can see the runway surface markings or lights delineating the runway
  2. The maximum slant range distance at which a pilot can visually identify the aerodrome control tower
  3. The prevailing horizontal visibility reported by an observer stationed at the airport fire station
  4. The visual range reported by an airborne aircraft at Decision Altitude

Answer: A — The distance over which the pilot of an aircraft on the centre line of a runway can see the runway surface markings or lights delineating the runway

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