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Airport operationsQuestion 211 of 934

A pilot in flight sees a steady red light from the tower. What does it mean?

  1. Return for landing; a steady green will follow soon
  2. Give way to other aircraft and continue circling
  3. Airport unsafe, do not land at this airport
  4. Exercise extreme caution while in the pattern
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Correct answer: Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

A steady red light in flight tells the pilot to give way and continue circling.

Source: Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA, Basic with Change 3, 9 July 2026), AIM 4-3-13 Traffic Control Light Signals (TBL 4-3-1), page 257

Practice airport operations

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026