Runway And Taxiway Markings Flashcards
What are the markings for runway surfaces? Taxiways?
Runway surfaces are white
Taxiways and other nonrunway surfaces are yellow
What are the 3 types of markings for runways?
Runways with no instrument approach(visual runways)
Runways with a non precision instrument approach
Runways with a precision instrument approach
The ends of the runway are called the?
Threshold or approach end
-where the landing area starts
Departure end
- at the far end where you are taking off - opposite the threshold
Can you land before the displaced threshold?
No but you can use the area before the threshold to taxi and take off
How is an emergency overrun area indicated?
With yellow chevrons pointing to the threshold.
No operations are allowed on an emergency overrun
Runway holding position markings
Indicate where you are to stop when approaching a runway
Consist of two solid yellow lines and two dashed yellow lines
Mandatory instruction sign
Red background, white inscription;
Indicates an entrance to a runway, a critical area, or a prohibited area
Location sign
Black background, yellow inscription, yellow border
Tells you where you are on the airport
“Black square you’re there”
Direction sign
Yellow background, black lettering
Provides direction, destination, or other information.
Commonly used at intersections
Runway distance remaining
Black background, white numbers
Found along side of runway
Indicates runway length remaining in thousands of feet
Indication of closed runway
Large yellow X at each end of runway
