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Instrument landing system (ILS)

An electronic system that provides both horizontal and vertical guidance to a specific runway, used to execute a precision instrument approach procedure.

Dictionary Term

Instrument landing system (ILS)

Definition

  • An electronic system that provides both horizontal and vertical guidance to a specific runway, used to execute a precision instrument approach procedure.

References

  • Instrument Procedures Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2017