In part three of the ICAO English test you have 30 seconds to describe one picture.
Sample description
This is a beautiful picture of a local runway in the middle of nowhere. The runway lights are visible, and they are very helpful, especially at dawn or dusk. They provide important assistance to the pilot, particularly when flying to an unknown airfield. So, remember the key words: dawn, dusk, fog, and runway lights.
Useful words and phrases
- runway in the middle of nowhere – a remote, small airfield
- runway lights – lights that mark the runway
- dawn / dusk – early morning or late evening
- significant assistance – important help
- unknown airfield – not familiar to the pilot
Typical exam questions and answers
Q: Describe the weather conditions.
A: It looks like dawn or dusk, with limited light.
Q: What are the possible risks?
A: Limited visibility and unfamiliar airfields.
Q: What would you do as a pilot?
A: Use runway lights and approach carefully.
Runway in the middle of nowhere
This short video shows a local runway with lights on at dawn or dusk.
✈️ Practice tip – your legal cheat sheet
In the ICAO4U app you will find many photos and recordings very similar to the real exam. It is like a legal cheat sheet – you can practice with realistic examples, build vocabulary, and prepare with confidence.
In the next article we will see an aircraft taxiing from the terminal with airport buildings around.
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