Glossary
Airport Infrastructure
ILS Localizer Antenna (LOC)
Definition
A ground-based radio transmitter providing horizontal guidance for precision approaches
Related Terms
Glideslope (GS)
The vertical component of an ILS providing descent guidance to the runway
Instrument Landing System (ILS)
A precision approach system using radio signals to guide aircraft to a runway in poor visibility
Runway (RWY)
A defined rectangular surface on an airport prepared for aircraft takeoff and landing
More in Airport Infrastructure
Airfield Lighting (AGL)
Airport Fire Station (ARFF)
Apron
Baggage Handling System (BHS)
Blast Fence
Cargo Terminal
Concourse
Control Tower (TWR)
De-Icing Pad
Displaced Threshold
Fixed-Base Operator (FBO)
Fuel Farm
Gate
Hangar
Holding Bay
Jet Bridge
PAPI (PAPI)
Runway (RWY)
Runway End Safety Area (RESA)
Runway Threshold
Stopway (SWY)
Taxiway (TWY)
Terminal
Windsock