What information is coupled with runway lighting requirements?

Runway lighting requirements are inherently linked to the criteria that enable pilots to continue their approach to land safely, especially under low visibility conditions. The "continue to land" criteria is dictated by various factors, including the approach path and the visibility provided by the runway lighting system. This helps ensure that when visibility is compromised—due to weather conditions or darkness—pilots can rely on runway lights to successfully assess their landing environment, thus maintaining safety during critical phases of flight.

While time of day considerations and weather conditions are important factors in aviation, they do not directly couple with the specific requirements for runway lighting, which are designed to assist pilots in understanding the terrain and runway layout during the landing approach. Navigation aids, although significant for overall flight management, serve a different purpose and are not inherently tied to runway lighting standards.