Traffic pattern indicator explained

In aviation, a traffic pattern indicator is an L-shaped device which show the airfield traffic pattern to the in-flight aircraft over an aerodrome.[1] The short arm of the "L" represents the base leg, and the long arm the final approach.[2] If no segmented circle is installed, traffic pattern indicators may be installed on or near runway ends.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Airplane Flying Handbook. United States. Flight Standards Service. Airman Testing Standards Branch.. Skyhorse Publishing. New York. 2007. 978-1-60239-003-4.
  2. Web site: How to Interpret Segmented Circles. Winters. Karl. 2018. Gleim Aviation. Gleim Publications Inc. 2022-03-19.
  3. Web site: Section 3. Airport Operations . . 11 January 2024 . 4-3-4.b.5.

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