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Expert: Christopher McKenna - 2/28/2010


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Hello Sir

I would like to ask: what is the meaning of the expression "Lctr runway 33L" on an airport chart? What is Lctr? Thank you very much.

Answer
lctr is locator. It is a radio beacon that tells you how far away from the runway you are. There are outer, middle, and inner locator beacons. Each beacon activates a different light in the cockpit, allowing a pilot to plan his descent into the airport.

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Christopher McKenna

Expertise

I can answer questions about general air traffic control, specific questions about Chicago Center ATC, legal questions regarding FARs(although they may take some time to research).

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I have been an air traffic controller since 1984, at Albany, NY tower, NY Center, and Chicago Center. I have been an attorney since 1992.

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National Air Traffic Controllers Association(NATCA)

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BS, Philosophy, SUNY. JD, Northern Illinois Univ. Various FAA training courses pertaining to air traffic control.

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