Embedded in the pavement of runways and taxiways, the lights automatically turn red when other traffic makes it dangerous to enter, cross, or begin takeoff. The lights provide direct, immediate alerts and require no input from controllers. In July 2013, the FAA re-scoped the program to 17 airports.
Skyland (GNIS FID: 1022654) is a populated place LOCATED WITHIN the City of Asheville. In turn, the City of Asheville is located within Buncombe County.
Swain County, North Carolina. Swain County is a county located in the western portion of the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,981. Its county seat is Bryson City. Swain County is home of the Nantahala River (along with Macon County, North Carolina).