AIRPORT SIGN AND MARKING – QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

EXAMPLE TYPE OF SIGN PURPOSE LOCATION/CONVENTION

Mandatory: Hold position for taxiway/ Denotes entrance to runway from Located L side of taxiway within 10 feet of hold position
runway intersection. a taxiway. markings.

Mandatory: Holding position for Denotes intersecting runway. Located L side of rwy prior to intersection, & R side if rwy
runway/runway intersection. more than 150’ wide, used as taxiway, or has “land &
hold short” ops.
Mandatory: Holding position for Denotes area to be protected for Located on taxiways crossing thru runway approach
runway approach area. aircraft approaching or departing areas where an aircraft would enter an RSA or apch/
a runway. departure airspace.
Mandatory: Holding position for ILS Denotes entrance to area to be Located on twys where the twys enter the NAVAID
critical area/precision obstacle free protected for an ILS signal or critical area or where aircraft on taxiway would violate
zone. approach airspace. ILS apch airspace (including POFZ).
Mandatory: No entry. Denotes aircraft entry is Located on paved areas that aircraft should not enter.
prohibited.

Taxiway Location. Identifies

  

taxiway
  

on
  

which
  

the
  

 Located along taxiway by itself, as part of an array of
B aircraft is located. taxiway direction signs, or combined with a runway/
taxiway hold sign.
Runway Location. Identifies
  

the
  

runway
  

on
  

which
  

the
  

 Normally located where the proximity of two rwys to one
22 aircraft is located. another could cause confusion.

Runway Safety Area / OFZ and Identifies

  

exit
  

boundary
  

for
  

an
  

 Located on taxiways on back side of certain runway/
Runway Approach Area Boundary. RSA / OFZ or rwy approach. taxiway holding position signs or runway approach area
signs.
ILS Critical Area/POFZ Boundary. Identifies
  

ILS
  

critical
  

area
  

exit
  

 Located on taxiways on back side of ILS critical area
boundary. signs.

Direction: Taxiway. Defines

  

designation/direction
  

of
  

 Located on L side, prior to intersection, with an array L to
J intersecting taxiway(s). R in clockwise manner.

Runway Exit. Defines

  

designation/direction
  

of
  

 Located on same side of runway as exit, prior to exit.
L exit taxiways from the rwy.

Outbound Destination. Defines

  

directions
  

to
  

take-­off
  

 Located on taxi routes to runway(s). Never collocated or
22 runway(s). combined with other signs.

Inbound Destination. Defines

  

directions
  

to
  

airport
  

 Located on taxi routes to airport destinations. Never
FBO destinations for arriving aircraft. collocated or combined with other types of signs.

NOISE ABATEMENT Information. Provides procedural or other Located along taxi routes or aircraft parking/staging
PROCEDURES IN EFFECT specialized information. areas. May not be lighted.
2300 - 0500

Taxiway Ending Marker. Indicates taxiway does not Installed at taxiway end or far side of intersection, if
continue beyond intersection. visual cues are inadequate.

Distance Remaining. Distance remaining info for Located along the sides of runways at 1000’ increments.
7 take-­off/landing.

EXAMPLE TYPE OF MARKING PURPOSE LOCATION/CONVENTION

Holding Position. Denotes entrance to runway Located across centerline within 10 feet of hold
from a taxiway. sign on taxiways and on certain runways.

ILS Critical Area/POFZ Boundary. Denotes entrance to area to be Located on twys where the twys enter the NAVAID
protected for an ILS signal or critical area or where aircraft on taxiway would
approach airspace. violate ILS apch airspace (including POFZ).
Taxiway/Taxiway Holding Position. Denotes location on taxiway or Used
  

at
  

ATCT
  

airports
  

where
  

needed
  

to
  

hold
  

traffic
  


apron where aircraft hold short at a twy/twy intersection. Installed provides wing
of another taxiway. clearance.
Non-­Movement
  

Area
  

Boundary. Delineates movement area Located
  

on
  

boundary
  

between
  

movement
  

and
  

non-­
under control of ATCT, from movement area. Located to ensure wing clearance
non-­movement
  

area. for taxiing aircraft.
Defines
  

edge
  

of
  

usable,
  

full
  

 Located along twy edge where contiguous shoulder
strength taxiway. or other paved surface NOT intended for use by
Taxiway Edge. aircraft.
Defines
  

taxiway
  

edge
  

where
  

 Located along twy edge where contiguous paved
adjoining pavement is usable. surface or apron is intended for use by aircraft.
Dashed Taxiway Edge.
Surface Painted Holding Position. Denotes entrance to runway Supplements elevated holding position signs.
from a taxiway. Required where hold line exceeds 200’. Also
useful at complex intersections.
Enhanced Taxiway Provides visual cue to help Taxiway centerlines are enhanced 150’ prior to a
identify location of hold runway holding position marking.
Centerline.
position.
T Surface Painted Taxiway Direction. Defines
  

designation/direction
  

 Located L side for turns to left. R side for turns to
of intersecting taxiway(s). right. Installed prior to intersection.
B Surface Painted Taxiway Location. Identifies
  

taxiway
  

on
  

which
  

the
  

 Located R side. Can be installed on L side if
aircraft is located. combined with surface painted hold sign.
Ref.
  

AC
  

150/5340-­1J
  

Standards for Airport Markings,
  

and
  

AC
  

150/5340-­18D
  

Standards for Airport Signs Systems

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