CAP 637 - Visual Aids Handbook

A compendium intended to explain in general terms the purpose of visual aids employed at UK licensed airports. Covers lighting, surface markings, signs and signals. intended for the guidance of pilots and personnel engaged in the handling of aircraft.

Contents:

Foreword
Chapter 1 - Aeronautical Ground Lighting
Chapter 2 - Surface Markings
Chapter 3 - Signs
Chapter 4 - Visual Docking Guidance Systems
Chapter 5 - Obstacle Lighting and Markings
Chapter 6 - Aerodrome Signals
Chapter 7 - Visual Aids Specific to Helicopter Operations.
This document is not to be used to design or specify visuals aids for the purpose of aerodrome licensing. Licensing criteria, which include the technical specifications and display patterns of aeronautical ground visual aids, are contained in 'CAP 168 Licensing of Aerodromes'.