21 Questions
Which color are taxiway shoulder markings?
Yellow
What do surface painted taxiway direction signs look like?
Yellow background with a black inscription
Where are surface painted location signs located?
Right side of the centerline
What do runway holding position markings consist of?
Four yellow lines, two solid and two dashed
What do the VOR receiver checkpoint markings consist of?
A painted circle with an arrow in the middle
What color are the nonmovement area boundary markings?
Yellow
What markings are placed on a runway to indicate that it is temporarily closed?
Yellow crosses
What is the purpose of the yellow cross installed at each entrance to a temporarily closed taxiway?
To indicate that the taxiway is closed
Which type of runway marking consists of groups of one, two, and three rectangular bars symmetrically arranged in pairs about the runway centerline?
Touchdown zone marking
What is the purpose of runway side stripes?
To delineate the edges of the runway
How many threshold stripes are there for a runway width of 100 feet (30 m)?
8
What is a displaced threshold?
A threshold located at a point on the runway other than the designated beginning of the runway
Which of the following markings is used to show pavement areas aligned with the runway that are unusable for landing, takeoff, and taxiing?
Chevron markings
What is the purpose of enhanced taxiway centerline markings?
To warn the pilot of approaching a runway holding position
According to the text, when approaching runways at airports with an operating control tower, pilots must not cross the runway holding position marking without ATC clearance. What must pilots do when approaching runways at airports without an operating control tower?
Pilots must ensure adequate separation from other aircraft, vehicles, and pedestrians prior to crossing the holding position markings.
What do runway holding position markings identify?
The locations on runways where aircraft must stop.
When specifically instructed by ATC to hold short of the ILS critical area, what must pilots do?
Pilots must stop so that no part of the aircraft extends beyond the holding position marking.
What do surface painted holding position signs indicate?
The areas where aircraft must hold short of a taxiway intersection.
Which color are the markings for areas not intended for use by aircraft (closed and hazardous areas), and holding positions (even if they are on a runway)?
Yellow
Which color are the markings for runways?
White
What type of markings are there for runways?
All of the above
Test your knowledge of runway holding position markings and taxiway locations with this quiz. Identify the markings and understand where aircrafts must stop on runways and taxiways.
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