Strobe lights are flashing white lights on the furthest left, right and, on larger aircraft and some smaller ones, back points of an aircraft. They are the brightest lights on the aircraft, and are used to signal that an aircraft is entering or approaching an active runway, or for visibility in dark, clear sky.

When should strobe lights be used?

When to turn strobes on? You should use them from the moment you enter the runway, through the flight until you leave the runway. It's a good airmanship to turn strobes on when crossing runways. Keep in mind that they can adversely affect vision of other pilots that are close (do not use them when taxiing).

What is strobe lighting used for?

Strobe lighting is used to create a short burst of light. The light created is much brighter and more powerful and the burst much shorter than the kind found when using traditional flash. You can adjust the output based on whether you need it lower for close-ups or higher for distance shooting.