"instrument landing system" meaning in All languages combined

See instrument landing system on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: instrument landing systems [plural], as ILS [abbreviation]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} instrument landing system (plural instrument landing systems)
  1. (aviation) A collection of radio navigation aids (always including a localizer and glideslope, and often one to three marker beacons as well) used by pilots for approach guidance to a specific airport runway, especially when visibility is limited. Wikipedia link: instrument landing system Categories (topical): Aviation Related terms: instrument guidance system (alt: IGS), microwave landing system (english: MLS) Coordinate_terms: VHF omnidirectional range (alt: VOR), precision approach landing indicator (alt: PAPI), approach lighting system (alt: ALS)

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