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Aviation abbreviation

# optical landing system

OLS

ABBR · Aircraft and systems

At a glance

## Meaning of optical landing system

OLS stands for optical landing system in FAA terminology.

### More about optical landing system

This abbreviation is used in aircraft and systems. The English reference lists optical landing system with the abbreviation OLS.

FAA abbreviations reflect US aviation usage. Their meaning and permitted use can differ in documents from other countries.

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