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SSALR

What is SSALR?

Simplified Short Approach Lighting System with Runway Alignment Indicator Lights — an SSALS with sequenced flashing alignment lights (RAIL) leading to the threshold, used on many precision runways.

Also known as: Simplified Short Approach Lighting System with Runway Alignment Indicator Lights

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