Dual-Colored Declared Distance Lighting Fixture Evaluation.

Several dual-color redblue runway edge lighting configurations used to define the pre-threshold and post-runway end segments of declared distance runways were evaluated at four different airports. At three airports, Binghamton Regional Airport BGM, New York, Baltimore-Washington International Airport BWI, Maryland, and Atlantic City International Airport ACY, New Jersey, the lighting configurations were in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration FAA Great Lakes Region policy and procedures memorandum entitled Guidance on Declared Distance Standards. An additional test installation at the Millville Municipal Airport MIV, New Jersey, permitted the evaluation of different color configurations to designate areas restricted to taxi only takeoff, but no landing and rollout only maneuvers. FAA test pilots and visual guidance project personnel also pilots conducted flight and ground taxi testing using B-727 and Convair 580 type aircraft to evaluate each color configuration for its suitability in best depicting the operational limitations for each runway segment. The tests were also intended to determine the most appropriate location for red color runway end lights and the suitability of available dual-color edge lights components for this use. Evaluators were briefed prior to each test session and completed postflight questionnaires. This report describes the conduct of the evaluation and provides detailed results, conclusions, and recommendations.