Farnborough Runway: Large Green Light
Hi All
On a recent evening visit to Farnborough, i noticed a large omnidirectional green light, at approx the mid point of the runway, flashing what seems to be a morse code message.. Can you anybody throw some light on what it is i saw and what it is used for.. Thanks z.. |
Maybe it was this Ryanair flight , doing the rounds of the South East.
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zoink, it sounds like the aerodrome identification beacon. Have a look at this CAA document and search for 'Identification Beacon'. Farnborough's IBN according to the AIP is "FH" ..-. ....
Or it could have been the mysterious Ryanair flight again. D |
For a minute there I thought Farnborough had got permission for a new runway :p
You most probably saw the Farnborough aerodrome beacon, which is an aid to identifying the airfield. Quite a few airfields still have them, I think the Farnborough one flashes "FH" in morse. WF. |
zionk
It is the aerodrome Identification beacon. My office is directly opposite the field and as I sit and type this I can see it flashing. MD |
Thanks to all.. Problem sorted
I do like that Ryanair thread... Bitchiness, moaning, conspiracy theories, very dodgy Irish accent impressions, stress, history lessons... Brilliant... Thanks again! :) |
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