Control of Airport Lights

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     Reference: ACS PA.III.A.K1 - K9, PA.III.B.K1 - K4 PHAK Chapter 14

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​At towered airports, ATC controls the airport lighting

• At some non-towered airports, lights may be on a timer.  Other non-towered airports the pilot controls the lighting.

  • Pilot control lighting (PCL) – Is done by a specific radio frequency and clicking the microphone.

• All lights stay illuminated for 15 minutes​