Flight Training Central

MARCH 31, 2025

Youve probably seen runway approach lights at larger airports many times during your training and when flying at night. Some systems include sequenced flashing lights which appear to the pilot as a ball of light traveling towards the runway at high speednicknamed the rabbit.

Approach 93

Approach Pilot Runway Descent 93

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The aircraft took off from runway 24 at Schiphol around 10:09 local time. The aircraft remained off the west coast of the Netherlands while heading north to prepare for the approach back into Schiphol. The plane eventually landed on runway 18R at the airport at 10:36, 27 minutes after it had taken off.

Air Traffic Control 299

Air Traffic Control Runway Approach Pilot 299

Aerotime

JANUARY 28, 2025

The aircraft must be capable of making the steep approach that is required, and pilots must also be qualified to execute this type of landing. The airports application is specifically asking the CAA to approve a new flight procedure (RNP AR) which would alter the approach angle for this aircraft at each runway end.

Approach 265

Approach Runway Pilot Airline 265

Aerotime

JANUARY 27, 2025

The pilots reportedly spotted a flock of birds while approaching the runway at 08:58:56 local time. As the Boeing 737-800 was flying over the left side of runway 01, it turned right and headed for runway 19 to land. The aircraft aligned with the centerline of the runway and conducted a so-called belly landing.

Runway 279

Runway Knot Cockpit Approach 279

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Almost the entire flight appeared to be routine, until the plane was on approach to SFO. Specifically, as the aircraft was still around three miles from the intended landing runway (28L), it descended all the way down to 275 feet, according to flight tracking software Flightradar24. Definitely flashbacks to 2013.

Approach 97

Approach Knot Air Traffic Control Final Approach 97

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

However, for whatever reason, the pilots taxied right across runway 31C, as the Southwest 737 was flaring to land. According to ADS-B data, the Southwest 737 was only feet above the runway surface, and around 1,600 feet short of the intersection where the other jet was taxiing.

Runway 117

Runway Air Traffic Control Pilot Clearance 117

Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

After a flight lasting one hour and 15 minutes, HB-AZI landed on runway 09 just after midday, having flown just south of the airport to give those sitting on the right side of the cabin a good view of the airport and the center of London as it approached. The maiden flight departed Zurich at 11:45 local time.

Jet 281

Jet Approach Cockpit Runway 281

Simple Flying

JANUARY 4, 2025

A year ago, Japan Airlines flight 516, a domestic flight from Sapporo to Tokyo , was on its final approach to the capitals Haneda airport shortly after sunset. Having been given clearance to land on runway 34R, the Airbus A350-900 touched down and almost immediately hit another aircraft, a stationary Dash-8-300 of the Japan Coast Guard.

Runway 105

Runway Final Approach Clearance Approach 105

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The flight involved in this latest incident of turbulence affecting commercial aircraft occurred as Turkish Airlines flight TK24 from Istanbul-Ataturk Airport (IST) to Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) approached its destination on September 5, 2024.

Turbulence 300

Turbulence Approach Airline Airlines 300

Aerotime

MARCH 31, 2025

A United Airlines Boeing 737 had a lucky escape after it struck a kite on its final approach to Washington-Reagan Airport (DCA) in the US capital. Below, aircraft arriving on runway 19 pass directly overhead the park, which site just several hundred feet from the runway threshold. As can be seen from the map.

Threshold 206

Threshold Runway Airline Airlines 206

Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet, operating Flight 5342 under American Airlines regional brand American Airlines, collided with a US Army Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on its final approach to Runway 33 at DCA.

Air Traffic Control 211

Air Traffic Control Final Approach Runway Approach 211

Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

Located in the heart of Kowloon City with a runway that extended from mountains at one end into Hong Kong harbor, the iconic Kai Tak airport was known for its remarkable airplane landings, with a steep late turn onto final approach and aircraft seemingly skimming the rooftops of nearby apartment blocks as they landed.

Runway 231

Runway Final Approach Weather Approach 231

AV Web

APRIL 8, 2025

I n 1997 the worst runway incursion in aviation history occurred in foggy weather on the island of Tenerife when a KLM 747 began a takeoff with a lost Pan American 747 on the runway. More recently, runway incursions remain in the news. A vehicle deviation occurs if it crosses a runway-hold marking without ATC clearance.

Runway 52

Runway Clearance Approach Pilot 52

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The aircraft departed Los Angeles at 21:04, taking off from runway 25R at the airport and heading out over the Pacific Ocean en route to Australia. The aircraft turned around and headed back eastwards, crossing the US coastline near Long Beach and making a downwind left-hand approach back into the airport.

Cabin Crew 253

Cabin Crew Runway Cockpit Approach 253

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 14, 2025

There are runways 7L and 7R (which are parallel, at a heading of 70 degrees), and then theres runway 8 (which is nearly parallel, as its at a heading of 80 degrees). The runway layout at Phoenix Airport The United 737 was coming straight in to land on runway 7R. Meanwhile the Delta A330 was on a base leg for runway 8.

Air Traffic Control 105

Air Traffic Control Runway Approach Final Approach 105

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and was on final approach to runway 33 when the collision happened. ET on January 29, 2025, when a Bombardier CRJ700, registered N709PS, operating as American Eagle Flight 5342, collided midair with a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, registered 00-26860.

Final Approach 195

Final Approach Runway Approach Airline 195

Aerotime

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This receiver helps pinpoint precise airplane locations for efficient landings, especially during difficult and new runway approaches. Integrated Multi-Mode Receiver is one of the industrys leading radio navigation aids and combines satellite-based and ground-based navigation systems into one receiver.

Cockpit 276

Cockpit Weather Flight Plan Airplanes 276

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) can, at times, feel like deciphering a complicated puzzle, especially when you’re staring at an approach chart filled with intricate details. Approach charts, often referred to as approach plates, become your guide when visual cues are scarce. What Is an IFR Approach Chart?

Approach 52

Approach Descent Runway Final Approach 52

Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

This permitted the Trident to be guided automatically to an airfield, approach the runway, flare, touchdown, and then roll out from the landing runway without a pilot interfering with the controls. Until recently, modern autopilot using computer technology has been capable of automating all these stages except taxi and take-off.

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Weight-Shift-Control Cockpit Pilot Stability 298

Aerotime

APRIL 2, 2025

London Fire Brigade It was following a couple of incidents of theft of wire and cable around some of the power supply that on one occasion took out the lights on the runway for a period of time.

Runway 204

Runway Approach Airline Airlines 204

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Well, one important thing youll need to know is RNAV approaches. These approaches use GPS to help you land and offer more flexibility than traditional systems like ILS. In this guide, you’ll learn how RNAV approaches work, the different types available, and tips to make them feel natural and straightforward.

Approach 52

Approach Pilot Descent Airplanes 52

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 4, 2025

Southwest 737 pilot error leads to mid-air mess in Phoenix This incident happened on February 24, 2025, near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), and involves a close call between a Southwest Boeing 737 on approach from Los Angeles (LAX), and an American Airbus A321 on approach from Dallas (DFW).

Air Traffic Control 97

Air Traffic Control Flight Deck Approach Runway 97

AV Web

MARCH 19, 2025

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has posted its Preliminary Report on the runway incursion and near-collision involving a Flexjet Challenger 350 and a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 at Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW). Further confusing the issue, what used to be Runway 31R is now Taxiway H, so there is no longer a Runway 31R.

Runway 75

Runway Clearance Final Approach Approach 75

AV Web

MARCH 11, 2025

press briefing this afternoon, National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy announced an urgent recommendation to the FAA to prohibit helicopter operations on the designated helicopter Route 4 near Washingtons Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) when Runway 15/33 is in operation. At a Washington, D.C.

Runway 110

Runway Descent Clearance Approach 110

Fear of Landing

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Whether or not there were issues with CRM or in the approach, there is no evidence at this time that either pilot had struggled through their training or were anything less than qualified for their positions. The wing tip struck the runway after which the wing and the tail separated and the fuel from the wing caught fire.

Runway 59

Runway Tail Knot Altimeter 59

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 6, 2025

In this particular incident, a NetJets aircraft with the callsign Execjet 636 was on approach to runway 24 at Teterboro Airport (TEB), but the pilots couldnt seem to follow the (very basic) instructions. The aircraft was on an RNAV approach , which uses waypoints to keep planes moving in the right direction.

Air Traffic Control 116

Air Traffic Control Pilot Approach Clearance 116

AV Web

JANUARY 29, 2025

The FAA issued the following statement an hour after the accident: “A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 Blackhawk helicopter while on approach to Runway 33 at Reagan Washington National Airport around 9 p.m. local time. PSA was operating as Flight 5342 for American Airlines.

Runway 131

Runway Approach Jet Airline 131

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 5, 2025

The airport is often regarded as one of the most dangerous in the world, given the short length of the runway (just over 2,000 feet), combined with the steep angle at which planes have to descend in order to land. Suffice it to say that its a pretty exciting approach and departure with water on both sides, theres not much margin for error.

Runway 120

Runway Approach Airline Airlines 120

Airline Reporter

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Looking down the 5,501-foot runway 13 at BCB airport The airport currently boasts a jet-capable 5,501-foot runway, but that wasn’t always the case. Before that, aviators made use of either a nearby farmer’s field and an athletic field on campus (those old biplanes didn’t need a very long runway).

Runway 99

Runway Approach General Aviation Weather 99

AV Web

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Navy F/A-18s based at Naval Air Station Lemoore in Nevada (accompanied by a USAF F-16) came dangerously close to a Cessna 152 taking off from an intersecting runway. Air traffic control issued corrective instructions and traffic advisories to the aircraft.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Approach Airplanes 111

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 28, 2025

This is due to a combination of the runway length, plus the complicated approach to the airport. The application is specifically asking the CAA to approve a new flight procedure (RNP AR), which would alter the approach angle for this aircraft at each runway end.

Approach 94

Approach Runway Jet 94

Simple Flying

APRIL 4, 2025

On November 25th, 2024 5:28AM local time a Boeing 737-400SF crashed short of the runway on approach to Vilnius International Airport. The aircraft was destroyed. The captain was killed, and the co-pilot and two passengers were seriously injured.

Final Approach 109

Final Approach Approach Runway Pilot 109

Aerotime

MARCH 27, 2025

On January 17, 2025, a PIA Airbus A320 operating a domestic flight in Pakistan landed on a closed runway at Lahore Airport whose lights were switched off at the time of the landing attempt. Approaching Lahore Airport from the south, the flight was cleared to land on runway 36R at the airport.

Runway 264

Runway Approach Lift Weather 264

Aerotime

APRIL 29, 2024

Operated by one of the carrier’s 19-strong fleet of Boeing 747-8 widebodies as Lufthansa flight LH456, the aircraft made a standard approach to runway 24R at around midday on the day of operation.

Runway 278

Runway Air Traffic Control Threshold Descent 278

Simple Flying

MAY 10, 2024

On Tuesday, May 7, Gulfstream Aerospace announced that one of its most prominent business jets , the Gulfstream G600, has been certified for steep approach landings. This allows the G600 to land at airports with shorter runways or airports that require a more prominent approach due to the airport's location.

Approach 105

Approach Runway Jet 105

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

According to the company, Polaris is a modern, clean-sheet, hybrid-electric seaplane that can carry 9 to 12 passengers with baggage and is capable of landing on both waterways and runways. Tidal Flight Seaplanes present the opportunity to provide direct, low-infrastructure access to city centers, remote communities, and coastal destinations.

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Payload Pilot Runway Approach 205

Fear of Landing

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Yesterday, the 31st of October 2024, a Starlux Airlines flight bounced on the runway at Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei while attempting to land during the most severe typhoon that Taiwan has seen in thirty years. Taoyuan International Airport, formerly known as Chiang Kai-shek International Airport, has two parallel runways.

Knot 98

Knot Runway Weather Approach 98