Airport Sign & Marking - Quick Reference Guide

Question 1

Answer 1

Taxiway/Runway Hold Position:
Hold short of runway on taxiway

Question 2

Answer 2

Taxiway/Runway Hold Position:
Hold short of runway on taxiway

Question 3

Answer 3

Runway Approach Hold Position:
Hold short of aircraft on approach

Question 4

Answer 4

ILS Critical Area Hold Position:
Hold short of ILS approach critical areas

Question 5

Answer 5

No Entry:
Identifies paved areas where aircraft entry is prohibited

Question 6

Answer 6

Taxiway Location:
Identifies taxiway on which aircraft is located

Question 7

Answer 7

Runway Location:
Identifies runway on which aircraft is located

Question 8

Answer 8

Runway Safety Area/Obstacle Free Zone Boundary:
Exit boundary of runway protected areas

Question 9

Answer 9

ILS Critical Area Boundary:
Exit boundary of ILS critical area

Question 10

Answer 10

Taxiway Direction:
Defines direction and designation of intersecting taxiway(s)

Question 11

Answer 11

Runway Exit:
Defines direction and designation of exit taxiway from runway

Question 12

Answer 12

Outbound Destination:
Defines directions to takeoff runways

Question 13

Answer 13

Inbound Destination:
Defines directions to airport destinations for arriving aircraft.

Question 14

Answer 14

Information:
Provides procedural or other specialized information.

Question 15

Answer 15

Taxiway Ending Marker:
Indicates taxiway does not continue

Question 16

Answer 16

Runway Distance Remaining:
Provides remaining runway length in 1,000 feet increments

Question 17

Answer 17

Holding Position:
Denotes entrance to runway from a taxiway.

Question 18

Answer 18

ILS Critical Area/POFZ Boundary:
Denotes entrance to area to be protected for an ILS signal or approach airspace.

Question 19

Answer 19

Taxiway/Taxiway Holding Position:
Denotes location on taxiway or apron where aircraft hold short of another taxiway.

Question 20

Answer 20

Non-Movement Area Boundary:
Delineates movement area under control of ATCT, from non-movement area.

Question 21

Answer 21

Taxiway Edge:
Defines edge of usable, full strength taxiway.

Question 22

Answer 22

Dashed Taxiway Edge:
Defines taxiway edge where adjoining pavement is usable.

Question 23

Answer 23

Surface Painted Holding Position:
Denotes entrance to runway from a taxiway.

Question 24

Answer 24

Surface Painted Holding Position:
Provides visual cue to help identify location of hold position.

Question 25

Answer 25

Surface Painted Taxiway Direction:
Defines designation/direction of intersecting taxiway(s).

Question 26

Answer 26

Surface Painted Taxiway Location:
Identifies taxiway on which the aircraft is located.