ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Landing lights

Landing lights are very important lights on planes that help pilots see the runway when they're getting ready to land.

Imagine you're driving in your car at night and it's really dark outside. Your headlights help you see the road ahead of you so you don't hit anything. Landing lights on a plane work the same way.

When a plane is getting close to the airport and getting ready to land, the pilot will turn on the landing lights so they can see the runway below them. This helps them make sure they're lined up properly and that there are no obstacles on the runway that might cause a problem.

Landing lights are usually located on the front of the plane, near the cockpit. They are very bright and can shine a long way ahead of the plane, so the pilot has a good view of what's ahead of them.

By using these lights, pilots can safely land the plane and make sure everyone on board arrives at their destination safely.