Airport Markings

ILS Critical Area Holding Position Sign: Located next to the yellow surface-painted ILS critical area of marketing. Aircraft taxiing beyond this point may interfere with the ILS signal. Hold short of this location when instructed by ATC.

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Image: ILS Critical Area Holding Position Sign: Located next to the yellow surface-painted ILS critical area of marketing. Aircraft taxiing beyond this point may interfere with the ILS signal. Hold short of this location when instructed by ATC.

Runway Boundary Sign: This sign faces the runway and is visible to pilots exiting the runway. It is located next to the yellow holding position markings painted on the taxiway pavement. Taxi past this sign to be sure you are clear of the runway.

Image: Runway Boundary Sign: This sign faces the runway and is visible to pilots exiting the runway. It is located next to the yellow holding position markings painted on the taxiway pavement. Taxi past this sign to be sure you are clear of the runway.

Runway Approach Area Holding Position: Located next to the yellow holding position surface markings. Taxiing past this sign may interfere with arriving or departing aircraft. Hold short of this location when instructed by ATC.

Image: Runway Approach Area Holding Position: Located next to the yellow holding position surface markings. Taxiing past this sign may interfere with arriving or departing aircraft. Hold short of this location when instructed by ATC.

One way Holding Position : located next to the yellow holding position circus marking on taxiways or runway intersections. In this example, the threshold for Runway 15 is to the left and the threshold for Runway 33 is to the right. Aircraft may not move beyond this sign/marking unless instructed by ATC at towered airports, or by ensuring adequate separation of aircraft at non-towered airports.

Image: One way Holding Position : located next to the yellow holding position circus marking on taxiways or runway intersections. In this example, the threshold for Runway 15 is to the left and the threshold for Runway 33 is to the right. Aircraft may not move beyond this sign/marking unless instructed by ATC at towered airports, or by ensuring adequate separation of aircraft at non-towered airports.

ILS Critical Area Boundary Sign: Positioned in conjunction with the ILS holding position markings, but seen only when taxiing or driving away from the runway. Aircraft or vehicles exiting the runway are clear of the ILS critical area when they move beyond the holding position marking.

Image: ILS Critical Area Boundary Sign: Positioned in conjunction with the ILS holding position markings, but seen only when taxiing or driving away from the runway. Aircraft or vehicles exiting the runway are clear of the ILS critical area when they move beyond the holding position marking.

Movement Area Boundary Markings: These markings can be seen at tower-controlled airports where hanger or apron areas are located adjacent to a taxiway. The solid side of the line indicates the non-movement area, which is not under ATC control, and the dashed side indicates the movement area, which is under ATC control.

Image: Movement Area Boundary Markings: These markings can be seen at tower-controlled airports where hanger or apron areas are located adjacent to a taxiway. The solid side of the line indicates the non-movement area, which is not under ATC control, and the dashed side indicates the movement area, which is under ATC control.

Taxiway Direction Sign: Usually located next to or in an array with a taxiway location sign, these yellow signs indicate the name and direction of intersecting taxiways. In this example, taxiway Charlie is to the left and right, and Alpha is ahead and to the right.

Image: Taxiway Direction Sign: Usually located next to or in an array with a taxiway location sign, these yellow signs indicate the name and direction of intersecting taxiways. In this example, taxiway Charlie is to the left and right, and Alpha is ahead and to the right.

No Entry Sign: Prohibits an aircraft from entering an area, such as a one-way taxiway or the intersection of a road intended for vehicles.

Runway Holding Position Markings: A yellow surface-painted markings on a taxiway, typically co-located with a red and white runway holding position sign, indicates that an aircraft or vehicle must stop at the double solid lines until cleared to cross by ATC. This marking may also be seen on a runway, or with a taxiway approach hold sign, in which case ATC will provide appropriate hold short instructions.

Image: Runway Holding Position Markings: A yellow surface-painted markings on a taxiway, typically co-located with a red and white runway holding position sign, indicates that an aircraft or vehicle must stop at the double solid lines until cleared to cross by ATC. This marking may also be seen on a runway, or with a taxiway approach hold sign, in which case ATC will provide appropriate hold short instructions.

Destination Sign: Indicates the direction of a taxi route to a runway(s) or other location. In this example, runways 27 and 33 are to the immediate right.

Image: Destination Sign: Indicates the direction of a taxi route to a runway(s) or other location. In this example, runways 27 and 33 are to the immediate right.