AVOP Airside Markings and Signage 2

Question 1

What does a red sign with runway designations like '27-9' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Runway holding position—must not proceed without ATC clearance

Answer

A red mandatory instruction sign showing runway numbers marks a holding position requiring ATC clearance.

Question 2

What does a black sign with yellow text and yellow border indicate?

Accepted Answer

Your current location on the airfield

Answer

Location signs have black backgrounds with yellow text and border, showing your current position.

Question 3

What does a yellow sign with black text and directional arrows indicate?

Accepted Answer

Direction and designation of intersecting taxiways

Answer

Direction signs have yellow backgrounds with black text and arrows pointing toward identified taxiways.

Question 4

What does the two-solid-two-dashed yellow line marking across a taxiway indicate?

Accepted Answer

Runway holding position—stop on the solid side without ATC clearance

Answer

This runway holding position marking means stop before the solid lines.

Question 5

What is a destination sign at an airport?

Accepted Answer

Direction to a specific destination like a runway or terminal

Answer

Destination signs have yellow backgrounds with arrows directing toward specific locations.

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