instrument landing systems

A form of instrument landing system — 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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noun
  1. pluralplural of instrument landing system
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