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. Identifies
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. Identifies
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 Identifies
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. Identifies
ILS
critical
area
exit
Located on taxiways on back side of ILS critical area
boundary. signs.
Direction: Taxiway. Defines
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. Defines
designation/direction
of
Located on same side of runway as exit, prior to exit.
L exit taxiways from the rwy.
Outbound Destination. Defines
directions
to
take-off
Located on taxi routes to runway(s). Never collocated or
22 runway(s). combined with other signs.
Inbound Destination. Defines
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
traffic
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.
Defines
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.
Defines
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. Defines
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. Identifies
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
OK-08-0403
