FAR DECODED — GLOSSARY

INNER MARKER

Definition

INNER MARKER

A marker beacon used with an ILS (CAT II) precision approach located between the middle marker and the end of the ILS runway, transmitting a radiation pattern keyed at six dots per second and indicating to the pilot, both aurally and visually, that he/she is at the designated decision height (DH), normally 100 feet above the touchdown zone elevation, on the ILS CAT II approach. It also marks progress during a CAT III approach.

  • See: INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM

Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).

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