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OBSTRUCTION LIGHT

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A light or one of a group of lights, usually red or white, frequently mounted on a surface structure or natural terrain to warn pilots of the presence of an obstruction.

Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25

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