NTSB Issues Recommendation A-18-028 to FAA on Runway Closure Signaling

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a formal recommendation, designated as A-18-028 and associated with NTSB number DCA17IA148, addressed directly to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive calls for the agency to conduct comprehensive human factors research aimed at determining how to make a closed runway more conspicuous to pilots, particularly in scenarios where at least one parallel runway remains in active use. Furthermore, the recommendation mandates that the FAA implement a method to more effectively signal a runway closure to pilots during both ground and flight operations at night. This action underscores the need for improved safety protocols regarding runway status visibility under low-light conditions.