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Old 23rd Jun 2011, 09:28
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The LOC course sector width does depend on runway length, and you are correct that the nominal width is to have full deflection 105 m (350 ft) either side of the threshold*.

The width is, however, limited to six degrees. On shorter runways, this creates a problem which is solved by instead having full deflection equal to the same displacement at point B, which is 1050 m (3500 ft) from the threshold.

This is specified in ICAO Annex 10 Vol I §3.1.3.7.

The 2.5 degree figure often given is just another "close enough and won't confuse the public" figure.

Cheers,
Fred

*) Or the ILS reference datum, if we are to be strict about the definitions. That's where you'll be when crossing the threshold.
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