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What color are taxiway edge lights?

Blue.

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  1. Green
  2. Blue ✔
  3. Yellow

Why: Taxiway edge lights are blue, while runway edge lights are white. Taxiway centerline lights, if installed, are green.

Huh, didn't know that: Runway edge lights are white, though yellow replaces white on instrument runways for the final caution zone.

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Blue edges, green centerline: the taxiway has a color scheme better than my sock drawer.
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References

Answer: Blue. Taxiway edge lights are blue, while runway edge lights are white. Taxiway centerline lights, if installed, are green.

  1. FAA AIM 2-1-10, Taxiway Lights www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap2_section_1.html
    These fixtures emit blue light.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. FAA AIM 2-1-10, Taxiway Lights www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap2_section_1.html
    Taxiway centerline lights are steady burning and emit green light.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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