I have a bunch of wood around as well as tools, and was thinking of making an airstrip/runway from a particular 7-8 foot long piece. However, I was also thinking about cutting small squares out, putting plexiglass in, and then putting maybe christmas lights under. I think they call these markers or something ,but I want to have them flash from one end to the other, to bring the planes in.

I've never done anything like this, so any and all help would be appreciated!