Runway Visual Range (RVR) is critical information for pilots and airports.
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Few types of data are as important to airports and pilots as Runway Visual Range (RVR). Without accurate and reliable visibility information, airports risk not being able to operate runways safely — and at full capacity — in all weather conditions. For categorized airports, an accurate RVR assessment is the most essential factor for enabling air traffic control (ATC) and pilots to make the correct operational decisions.
ICAO documented the importance of RVR as far back as the 1970s, and today it requires automated RVR assessment at all CAT II and CAT III airports. ICAO also recommends it to CAT I airports, many of which readily adopt it for its operational benefits and safety impact.
An airport's decision about what kind of RVR solution to use is especially important. This solution guide offers context and education that can help — as well as a customizable, all-in-one solution suitable for any airport.
RVR Products at your service
Our RVR systems utilize the technology the ICAO has defined as the suitable MOR measurement options for RVR assessment: transmissometers and forward scatter sensors.
Follow the links below to find out more.
Forward Scatter FD70 Series product spotlight
Vaisala FD70 Series of forward scatter sensors provides highly accurate visibility reporting in all weather conditions, as well as unsurpassed detection sensitivity and reliable identification of present weather.
The leading forward scatter technology for airport visibility and present weather reporting
It is the first sensor on the market that can reliably report a range of present weather types including freezing precipitation.
Download Vaisala Transmissometer LT31 product spotlight
Transmissometer technology is proven to provide the best visibility measurement accuracy for Runway Visual Range (RVR), and Vaisala’s LT31 is the most trusted and frequently used transmissometer in the world.
The industry's most accurate runway visibility data
With LT31, airports have the necessary information to ensure safety of runway operations while maximizing capacity during all types of weather.
AviMet RVR
This Runway Visual Range system improves airport safety and operational capacity with automated RVR assessment and reporting.