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CS ADR-DSN.K.495 Landing direction indicator

Certification Specifications and Guidance Material for Aerodrome Design (CS-ADR-DSN) — Issue 7 · Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026

IRImplementing rule

CS ADR-DSN.K.495Landing direction indicator

(a)Location: Where provided, a landing direction indicator should be located in a conspicuous place on the aerodrome.

(b)Characteristics:

(1)The landing direction indicator should be in the form of a ‘T’.

(2)The shape and minimum dimensions of a landing ‘T’ should be as shown in Figure K-1.

(3)The colour of the landing ‘T’ should be either white or orange, the choice being dependent on the colour that contrasts best with the background against which the indicator should be viewed.

(4)Where used at night, the landing ‘T’ should either be illuminated or outlined by white lights. [Figure or form omitted from this preview — available in the Avioverse workspace library.] Figure K-1. Landing direction indicator

IR · CS ADR-DSN.K.495 — Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · ED Decision 2014/013/R · Aerodromes Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026

All rules in CHAPTER K — VISUAL AIDS FOR NAVIGATION (INDICATORS AND SIGNALLING DEVICES)

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 13 Mar 2026, extracted 17 Aug 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.

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