Airside Markings and Lighting Flashcards

What color are taxiway centerline markings?

Answer: Yellow

Taxiway centerline markings are yellow, distinguishing them from white runway markings.

What do blue taxiway edge lights indicate?

Answer: Taxiway edge

Blue lights outline taxiway edges, helping navigation during low-visibility conditions.

What does a runway holding position marking across a taxiway indicate?

Answer: Do not cross without ATC clearance

Holding position markings indicate where vehicles and aircraft must stop and hold unless cleared by ATC.

What color are runway edge lights?

Answer: White

Runway edge lights are white along most of the length, changing to yellow in the last 2,000 feet.

What does a surface-painted holding position sign look like on taxiway pavement?

Answer: White text on red background

Surface-painted holding position signs have white text on a red background, matching elevated mandatory instruction signs.

What is the purpose of green taxiway centerline lights?

Answer: Mark the taxiway centerline for low-visibility guidance

Green in-pavement centerline lights provide guidance during low-visibility and night operations.