instrument landing system

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instrument landing system

noun instrument landing systems · ILS

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.

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@misc{instrument_landing_system_2026,
  title = {instrument landing system},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/instrument%20landing%20system},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}