3.1: Airport Markings

Question 1

The numbers 8 and 26 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is oriented approximately

Answer 1

080 degrees and 260 degrees magnetic.

Question 2

(Refer to Figure 48) According to the airport diagram, which statement is true?

Answer 2

Takeoffs may be started at position A (displaced threshold) on runway 12 and the landing portion of the runway begins at position B (beyond the threshold line)

Question 3

(Refer to Figure 48) What is the difference between area A and area E on the airport dipicted?

Answer 3

“A” may be used for taxi and takeoff; “E” may be used only as an overrun.

Question 4

(Refer to Figure 48) Area C on the airport depicted is classified as a

Answer 4

closed runway

Question 5

(Refer to Figure 48) That point of the runway identified by the letter A may be used for

Answer 5

taxiing and takeoff

Question 6

The numbers 9 and 27 on a runway indicate that the runway is oriented approximately

Answer 6

090 degree and 270 degree magnetic