For example, the blue dot near Camden Point in the Albemarle Sound (red circle) is a marine light. These lights are white unless otherwise noted, and “FI” indicates that the light flashes. The FAA’s Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide includes some two dozen marine lights with different characteristics, including quick, alternating Morse code; interrupted flashing; and more. Should you plan a pilgrimage to the Wright Brothers National Memorial at First Flight Airport (FFA) and approach from the northwest, you’ll know what the white flashing light is all about.
Do you know what the asterisk next to the “L” symbol in Dare County Regional Airport’s information label means? To refresh your memory: You should consult the FAA’s airport/facility directory to determine the airport’s runway lighting limitations, such as part-time and pilot-controlled lighting. Up for a challenge? Take this online quiz.
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