Airport Signs and Markings Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Questions and Answers

What does a Runway Location Sign indicate?

Marks the edge of the taxiway

Denotes that aircraft are prohibited from proceeding

Indicates the runway remaining

Identifies the runway your aircraft is currently located on (correct)

What does the marking with 8 indicate?

8000' remaining

A Closed Runway or Taxiway Sign indicates that the runway or taxiway is open.

False

What do Runway Edge Lights outline?

The edges of a runway Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign at the intersection of taxiway ALPHA indicate?

You're on taxiway ALPHA, approaching runway intersections. Signup and view all the answers

What do Runway Hold Short Lines indicate?

Aircraft must stop before the lines Signup and view all the answers

An ILS Critical Area Holding Position Sign indicates that an aircraft should taxi past it.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does stopping behind the marking ensure?

Wingtip clearance for aircraft on an intersecting taxiway Signup and view all the answers

What do ILS Critical Area Boundary Lines indicate?

The edge of the ILS critical area. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Runway Hold Position Sign alert you about?

An approaching runway Signup and view all the answers

NO ENTRY Sign allows aircraft to proceed beyond it.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does a Runway Approach Hold Position Sign indicate?

You may interfere with operations on the runway. Signup and view all the answers

What do Taxiway Edge Lights outline?

The taxiway edges Signup and view all the answers

What does the marking prior to a taxiway intersection indicate?

Installed lights on each side Signup and view all the answers

What does a Taxiway Location Sign identify?

The taxiway upon which you are located. Signup and view all the answers

What does the marking indicate when referring to vehicle traffic on areas intended for aircraft?

The edge of a path Signup and view all the answers

What does the array approaching the intersection of two taxiways indicate?

Approaching the intersection of two taxiways. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Runway Direction Sign indicate?

Direction to a destination runway Signup and view all the answers

What does a Taxiway Direction Sign indicate?

An exit from a runway onto the designated taxiway. Signup and view all the answers

Movement/Non-Movement Area Lines allow movement without ATC clearance.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does an Enhanced Taxiway Centerline do?

Alerts of an approaching runway. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Taxiway Ending Marker indicate?

The taxiway does not continue beyond this point. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Displaced Threshold marking indicate?

Must land beyond the runway threshold Signup and view all the answers

What is known as a Blast Pad?

Also known as Over Run Areas or Stop Ways Signup and view all the answers

A Taxiway aligned with the runway usually begins from the runway threshold.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does an FBO Direction Sign indicate?

Location of fixed base operations Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Airport Signs and Markings

Runway Location Sign: Identifies the runway where an aircraft is currently located.
Runway Distance Remaining Sign: Indicates remaining distance in thousands of feet to the end of the runway (e.g., "8" means 8000 feet).
Closed Runway/Taxiway Sign: Indicates that the runway or taxiway is closed and should not be used.
Runway Edge Lights: Lights that outline the edges of a runway for visibility during operations.
Taxiway Alpha Sign: Indicates the aircraft's position on taxiway Alpha, often found approaching runway intersections.
Runway Hold Short Lines: Surface-painted marking with double solid lines indicating where aircraft may taxi but not cross until instructed by ATC.
ILS Critical Area Holding Position Sign: Alerts that crossing may interfere with navigational signals for approaching aircraft; stop if directed by ATC.
Wingtip Clearance Marking: Ensures sufficient wingtip clearance for aircraft on an intersecting taxiway when stopping behind this marking.
ILS Critical Area Boundary Lines: Painted marking that indicates the boundary of the ILS critical area; ATC may direct to hold short if needed.
Runway Hold Position Sign: Alerts pilots of an approaching runway, paired with yellow runway hold short lines.
No Entry Sign: Prohibits aircraft from proceeding beyond this point into restricted areas.
Runway Approach Hold Position Sign: Indicates potential interference with runway operations; stop if directed by ATC.
Taxiway Edge Lights: Lights outlining the edges of a taxiway for enhanced visibility.
Taxiway Intersection Lights: Installed on either side of taxiway intersections with runways to enhance safety.
Taxiway Location Sign: Identifies the specific taxiway a pilot is on.
Vehicular Traffic Marking: Indicates the edge of vehicle paths in areas also used by aircraft.
Taxiway Intersection Array: Signals approaching the intersection of two taxiways.
Runway Direction Sign: Provides directional information to a destination runway.
Taxiway Direction Sign: Indicates exit points from a runway to designated taxiways.
Movement/Non-Movement Area Lines: Surface-marked lines that separate movement areas from non-movement areas; ATC clearance is necessary to cross.
Enhanced Taxiway Centerline: Painted line extending up to 150 feet back from runway hold short lines, signaling an approaching runway.
Taxiway Ending Marker: Indicates the end of the taxiway, beyond which it does not continue.
Displaced Threshold: Marked by white arrows, indicating an area before the runway threshold used for taxiing and takeoff, but not landing.
Blast Pad: Marked by yellow chevrons, also referred to as overrun areas or stopways.
Taxiway Alignment with Runway: Indicates positioning from the runway threshold onto the runway surface.
FBO Direction Sign: Marks the direction to fixed base operations, which provide services for general aviation, including parking and fueling.

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Test your knowledge about the various signs and markings used at airports. This quiz covers essential runway location signs, distance remaining indicators, and crucial safety markings. Perfect for pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike!