Which part of the aircraft is identified by the white navigation light from the rear?

• A. Nose
• B. Wingtip
• C. Tail
• D. Fuselage

Answer: (C)

Navigation lights show orientation, with the white light placed on the tail. Red is on the left wingtip and green on the right wingtip, while the white light is mounted at the tail so it’s visible to observers approaching from behind. Seeing a white light from the rear identifies the tail area of the aircraft and indicates its rear aspect to other pilots, helping maintain separation in low visibility. The wingtip lights (red and green) are designed to be seen from the front or sides, not primarily from the rear, and the nose or fuselage aren’t where the standard white navigation light is located.