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MANDATOR.Y INSTRUCTION SIGNS

Application
A mandatory instruct¡on sign identifies a location beyond which an aircraft taxiing shall not proceed unless
authorized by ATC. At uncontrolled a¡rports, use appropriate precautions prior to proceeding. Mandatory
instruction signs may include runway designation signs, category l, ¡l or lll holding position signs, runway-
hoiding postion signs and NIO ENTRY signs. Runway-holding position mark¡ngs are supplemented at a
taxiway/runway or a runway/runway intersection with a runway designat¡on sign. A runway designation s¡gn at
a taxiway/runway intersection or a runway/runway intersection will be supplemented with a location sign ¡n the
outboard (farthest from the taxiway) position, as appropriate. A NO ENTRY sign is prov¡ded when entry into an
area is prohib¡ted.

Location
A runway designat¡on sign at a tax¡way/runway intersection or a runway/runway intersection will be located on
each side of the runway-hold¡ng position marking fac¡ng into the d¡rection of approach to the runway. A
category l, ll or lll holding position sign will be located on each side of the runway-holding position marking
facing into the direction of the approach to the critical area. A runway-holding position sign will be located on
each s¡de of the runway-holding position facing the approach to the obstacle limitation surface or ILS/MLS
critical/sensitive area, as appropriate.

Characteristics
Mandatory instruct¡on signs have a red background, w¡th white inscriptions. The inscriptions on a runway
designation sign will consist of the runway des¡gnat¡ons of the intersecting runway properly oriented to the
v¡ewing direction. The inscriptions on a category l, ll or lll or joint ll/lll holding posit¡on sign will consist of the
runway designatorfollowed by CAT l, CAT ll or CAT lll as appropriate. The ¡nscr¡ptions on a runway-holding
pos¡tion sign will consist of the taxiway des¡gnation and a number.

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INFORMATION S¡GNS

Application
An ¡nformation s¡gn identifies a spec¡fic iocation or rout¡ng. lnformation signs include: direction, location,
dest¡nation, runway ex¡t and runway vacated signs. A runway exit s¡gn is prov¡ded to identify a runway exit. A
runway vacated s¡gn is provided where the exit taxiway has no centerline lights and there is a need to indicate
leaving the runway, the ILSiMLS crit¡calisensit¡ve area. A dest¡nation sign ¡ndicates the direction to a specific
destination, such as cargo, general aviation, etc. A combined location and direction sign indicates routing
information prior to a taxiway intersection. A direction sign identifies the designation and direction at a taxiway
intersection. A location sign is prov¡ded in conjunct¡on w¡th a runway des¡gnation sign except at a
runway/runway intersection.

Locat¡on
lnformai¡on signs are located on the left-hand s¡de of the taxiway in line with the taxiway intersection marking.
Where there is no taxiway intersect¡on marking the sign is installed at least 40m away from the centerline of the
intersecting taxiway. A runway ex¡t sign is located on the same side of the runway as the exil is located (i.e. left
or right). A runway vacated s¡gn is located at least on one side of the taxiway.

Characteristics
An inforrnation sign other than a locatjon sign consists of an ¡nscr¡ption in black on a yellow background. A
location sign cons¡sts of an inscription in yellow on a black background. A runway exit sjgn consists ofthe ex¡t
tax¡way designator and an arrow ¡ndicating the direction to follow. A runway vacated sign depicts the runway-
holding position marking as shown ¡n the example in Pattern A in the example under "Runway-Holding Position
Markings". The inscriptions on a dest¡nat¡on sign comprise an alpha, alphanumerical or numer¡cal message
ident¡fying the destination plus an arrow ind¡cating the direction to proceed. The inscriptions on a direction sign
comprise an alpha, alphanumerical message ident¡fying the taxiway(s) plus an arrow or arrows appropriately
oriented as shown in the example. The inscriptions on a location sign comprise the dest¡nation of the locat¡on
taxiway, runway or other pavement the aircraft is on or ¡s entering.
Note: Generally, signs should be lighted if the runway or taxiway on which they are installed is lighted.

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MANDATOR,Y INSTRUCTION MARKINGS

Application
Where it is impracticable to install a mandatory instruction sign a mandatory instruction marking is provided on
the surface of the pavement. Where operationally required, such as on taxiways exceed¡ng 60m in w¡dth, a
mandatory instruction sign may be supplemented by a mandatory instruct¡on marking.

Location
The mandatory instruction marking is located on the left-hand side of the taxiway center l¡ne marking on the
holding side of the runway-holding position marking.

! Characterist¡cs
Mandatory instruction mark¡ngs consist of an inscription in white on a red background. Except for a NO ENTRY
marking, the inscript¡on provides information identical to that of the associated mandatory instruction sign. A
NO ENTRY marking consists of an inscription in white reading NO ENTRY on a red background.

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RUNWAY-HOLDING POSITION MARKINGS

Applicat¡on and Location

Runway-holding position markings are Iocated at runway holdlng positions.

Characteristics
At an intersect¡on of a taxiway and a non-precision, non-instrument or take-off runway or where a single
runway-hold¡ng position ¡s provided at an intersect¡on of a taxiway and a precision approach category l, ll, or lll
runway, the runway-holding position marking will be as shown as in pattern A. Where two or three runway-
holding positions are provided at such an intersection, the runway-holding position marking closer to the
runway will be as shown as in pattern A, and the markings farther from the runway as in pattern B. Where a
pattern B runway-holding pos¡tion marking exceeds 60m in length, the term CAT ll or CAT lll as appropriate will
be marked on the surface at the ends of the runway-holding position marking. The runway-holding position
marking displayed at a runway/runway intersection will be perpendicular to the centerline of the runway forming
part of the standard taxiroute. The runway-holding position marking will be shown as in pattern B.

Pattern A Pattern B

INTERMEDIATE HOLDING POSITION MARKINGS

Application and Locat¡on

An intermediate holding pos¡tion mark¡ng ¡s displayed at an intersect¡on of two paved tax¡ways. lt is positioned
across the taxiway coincident w¡th a stop bar or intermediate holding position lights, where provided.

Characteristics
An ¡ntermed¡ate holding posit¡on marking cons¡sts of a single broken yellow l¡ne.

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STOP BARS

APPLICATION
A stop bar is provided at every runway-holding pos¡-
tion when it is intended that the runway will be used
in RVR conditions less than 350m or between 350m
and 550m. A stop bar will be provided at an ¡nterme-
diate hold¡ng position to supplement markings with
l¡ghts or where normal stop bar lights might be ob-
scured.
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LOCATION
Configuratioñ A
Stop bars are located across the taxiway at the polnt
where ¡t is desired that traffic stop. Additional lights
may be provided at the taxiway edge.

CHARACTERISTICS
Stop bars consist of lights spaced at ¡ntervals across
the taxiway, showing red in the intended direction of
approach to the intersection or runway-holding posi-
tion. Stop bars installed at a runway-holding position
will be unid¡rectional, showing red in the direction of
approach to the runway.

RUNWAY GUARD LIGHTS

Configuration B
APPLICATION
Runway guard lights, configurat¡on A, are located at
each taxiway/runway intersection associated with a
runway ¡ntended for use in:
RVR conditions less than 550m where a stop bar ¡s
RUNWAY MARKINGS
not installed; and
RVR conditions between 550m and 1200m where Runway markings are white.
traffic density is medium or low.
Configurat¡on A or B or both will be provided at each
taxiway/runway intersection where the configurat¡on
of the intersection needs to be enhanced, such as
on a wide throat taxiway.

LOCATION
Runway guard lights, configuration A, are located at
each side of a taxiway, whereas in configuration B
they are located across the taxiway.

CHARACTERISTICS
Runway guard lights are unidirectional flashing yel-
low l¡ghts.

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THRESHOLD MARKINGS RUNWAY CENTERLINE MARKINGS

APPLICATION AND LOCATION APPLICATION AND LOCATION

Threshold markings are prov¡ded at the threshold of A runway centerline marking is provided on a paved
a paved instrumenl and non-inslrumenl runway in- runway along the centerline.
tended for use by ¡nternational commercial ajr trans-
port.
CHARACTERISTICS
CHARACTERISTICS Runway centerline markings consist of a line of uni-
formly spaced stripes and gaps. Stripes a¡e normal-
Runway threshold mark¡ngs consist of a pattern of ly 30m long, gaps 20m long.
long¡tud¡nal stripes of uniform dimensions disposed
symmetrically about the centerline of a runway. The
number of stripes shall be in accordance with the HIGH SPEED TAXIWAY TURN-OFF
runway width as follows: TNDTCATOR LIGHTS (HSTTL)
RUNWAY WIDTH NUMBER OF ICAO term is Rapid Exit Taxiway lndicator L¡ghts
STRIPES (RErL)

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23m W' 6 HSTIL should be provrded on a runway intended for
use in RVR conditions less than 350m and/or where
30m ¡On I 8 traffic densily ¡s heavy.

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A set of HSTIL shall be located on the runway on the
same side of the runway centerline as the associat-
Where a runway des¡gnator is placed within a ed high speed turn-off taxiway, ¡n lhe configuration
threshold marking, there will be a minirnum of lhree shown below.
str¡pes on each s¡de of the runway centerline.
Stripes are at least 30m long.
CHARACTERISTICS
RUNWAY DESIGNATION MARKINGS HSTIL are fixed un¡directional yellow l¡ghts, aligned
so as to be v¡sible to the pilot of a landing airplane in
the direct¡on of approach to the runway.
APPLICATION AND LOCATION
Runway designat¡on markings are located at the
thresholds of a paved runway.

CHARACTERISTICS
Runway designation markings consists of a two-digit
number located at the threshold. On parallei run-
ways each runway designation number is supple-
mented by a letler in the order from left to right when
viewed from the direction of approach.

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tangency

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RUNWAY TOUCHDOWN ZONE MARKINGS

Appl¡cation
A touchdown zone marking is provided in the touchdown zone of a paved precision approach runway and and
non-precision approach runway or non-instrument runway where additional identification of the touchdown
zone is required.

Location and Character¡st¡cs

A touchdown zone marking shall consist of pairs of rectangular markings symmetr¡cally d¡sposed about the
runway centerline with the number of pairs related to the landing distance available (LDA).
g A touchdown zone marking shall conform to either of the two runway patterns shown below.

LDA oT DISTANCE BETWEEN THRESHOLDS PAIR(S) of MARKINGS

Less than 900m
Less than I 200m but not less than 900m 2
I ess then I 500m but not less than
1 200m

Less than 2400m but not less than I 500m 4

2400m or more b

RUNWAY AIMING POINT MARKINGS

Application
An aiming point marking will be prov¡ded at each approach end of a paved instrument or non-instrument
runway.

Locat¡on and Character¡stics

An aiming point marking consists of two conspicuous stripes in conformity with the dimensions shown for the
runway patterns ¡n the example shown under "Runway Touchdown Zone and Aim¡ng Point Markings".

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RUNWAY TOUCHDOWN ZONE AND AIMING POINT MARKINGS

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TOUCHDOWN
ZONE
150m MARKINGS l50m
(492',l. (492'\

'150m '150m
(492') (492',)

IMING POINT
MARKINGS
30m (98') to
60m ( 197')
300m by
(984',) 4m (13') to
10m (33')

150m
(492',\ 400m
( 1312', )

18m (59') to
400m 22.5m (74'\
(1312'\ 18m (59') to
22.5m (7 4' \
STRIPES -
1.8m (6') WIDTH
RUNWAY
1.5m (5') SPACING SIDE
22.5m (74') MIM
STR¡PE
LENGTH MARKINGS
150m 150m
(452',) (4s2'\ z,t
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RUNWAY SIDE STRIPE MARKING

Appl¡cation
Runway side stripe mark¡ngs are prov¡ded between the thresholds of a paved runway where there is lack of
contrast between the runway edges and the shoulders. Runway side stripe markings are provided on precision
approach runways.

Location and Characteristics

Runway side stripe markings consist of two stripes, one placed along each edge of the runway no more than
30m from the runway centerl¡ne regardless of the runway width.

DISPLACED THRESHOLD MARKINGS

Temporar i ly
Oisplaced
Thres ho I d

Transverse
Str i pe

Displaced
Threshold

TEMPORARILY DISPLACED TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY

THRESHOLD DISPLACED THRESHOLD

CLOSED RUNWAYS, TAXIWAYS OR PARTS THEREOF

Application and Location

A closed marking will be d¡splayed at each end of a runway or portion thereof, declared permanently closed to
use by all aircraft. Additionally, markings are placed so that the maximum ¡nterval between the markings does
not exceed 300m. On a tax¡way, a closed marking shall be placed at least at each end of a taxiway or portion
thereofthat is closed.

Characteristics
The closed marking is shaped l¡ke a cross. The marking is white when displayed oR a runway and yellow when
displayed on a taxiway.

NON LOAD-BEARING SURFACES

The boundary between load-bearing surfaces and non load-bearing surfaces, such as shoulders for taxiways,
holding bays, aprons and other non load-bearing surfaces which, if used, might result in damage to the aircraft
are indicated by a taxi side stripe. This marking consists of a pa¡r of solid lines the same color as the taxiway
centerline marking.

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PRE.THRESHOLD AREA MARKING (CHEVRON MARKING)

Vvhen the paved surface pr¡or to the threshold exceeds 60m in length and is not suitable for use by aircraft, the
ent¡re length will be rnarked with a chevron rnarking (preferably yellow) pointing in the d¡rection of the runway
threshold.

THRESHOLD

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