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Refer to figure.
In accordance with ICAO Annex 14 Volume I, which of the following types of approach can be performed with the installation of the lighting system specified in the annex?

  • A

    CAT I.

  • B

    CAT II.

  • C

    CAT II and CAT III.

  • D

    Visual approaches.

ICAO Annex 14 Volume I
CHAPTER 5. Visual aids for navigation

5.3.4 Approach lighting systems

B.— Non-precision approach runway

Where physically practicable, a simple approach lighting system as specified in 5.3.4.2 to 5.3.4.9 shall be provided to serve a non-precision approach runway, except when the runway is used only in conditions of good visibility or sufficient guidance is provided by other visual aids.

Simple approach lighting system

5.3.4.2 A simple approach lighting system shall consist of a row of lights on the extended centre line of the runway extending, whenever possible, over a distance of not less than 420 m from the threshold with a row of lights forming a crossbar 18 m or 30 m in length at a distance of 300 m from the threshold.


The figure shows a simple approach lighting system. According to ICAO Annex 14, a simple approach lighting system is used for non-precision runways, and non-precision approaches can be executed in such runways. ILS is a precision approach type, so it cannot be executed. So the only appropriate answer to this question is "Visual Approaches".

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