Airport Signs
Runway & Taxiway Signs
ILS Critical Area Holding Position Sign
When the ILS is in use Air Traffic Control may
hold you short of this sign so your aircraft does
not interfere with the ILS signal.
Runway Approach Holding Area Position
Sign
You must hold at this sign until cleared to cross
the runway, to avoid interference with runway
operations.
Taxiway Location Sign
This sign indicates which taxiway you're on. It
may be posted next to direction or holding
position signs.
Runway Holding Position Sign
Until cleared onto the runway, you must hold at
this sign. In this example, the runway 14
threshold is to the left, and the runway 32
threshold is to the right.
Destination Signs & Location Sign
This sign indicates current position and direction
to other taxiways. In this example you are on
taxiway Alpha. Taxiway Charlie passes from right
to left and Alpha continues ahead to the right.
Outbound Destination Sign
This sign indicates directions to common taxi
routes. In this example, runway 27 and runway
33 are to the right. The dot in the middle
separates destinations identified on the sign.
Inbound Destination Sign
This sign directs pilots to destinations on the
airport. The example indicates that the military
installation is to the right.
Runway Boundry Sign
This sign faces the runway and is visible to pilots
exiting the runway. Taxi past this sign to be sure
you are clear of the runway.
Taxiway Ending Marker
This sign indicates the termination of the
taxiway. It is located at the far end of the
intersection.
Closed Runway and Taxiway Marking
Located at both ends of permanently closed
runways and at 1,000ft intervals. This marking is
also placed at taxiway entrances that are closed.
Direction Sign for Runway Exit
While on the runway, this sign will indicate the
approaching taxiway. In this example, taxiway
Bravo is approaching to the left.
ILS Critical Area Boundry Sign
This sign indicates when you are safely clear of
the ILS area. It is located directly beside the ILS
holding position markings. While the ILS
approaches are in use, taxi past the sign before
stopping on the taxiway.
Holding Position and Location Signs
In this example you are on taxiway Alpha;
runway 5-23 passes perpendicular to your
position, runway 9-27 passes at an angle starting
ahead and to the left of your position to behind
and right of your position.
Runway Location Sign
This sign identifies the runway on which your
aircraft is located.
Control Tower Light Gun Signals
Steady Green Signal
Aircraft on ground is cleared for takeoff. Aircraft in flight is
cleared to land.
Flashing Green Signal
Aircraft on ground is cleared for taxi. Aircraft in flight should
return for landing (followed by steady green).
Steady Red Signal
Aircraft on ground must stop. Aircraft in flight should give
way to other aircraft and continue circling.
Flashing Red Signal
Aircraft on ground must taxi clear of the runway in use.
Aircraft in flight note that the airport is unsafe, do not land.
Flashing White Signal
Aircraft on ground must return to starting point on airport.
Not applicable for aircraft in flight.
Alternating Green & Red
All aircraft should exercise extreme caution, on the ground or
in flight.
Runway Markings
VASI Lights (Visual Approach Slope Indicatory )
PAPI Lights (Precision Approach Path Indicator)
Airplane Position Lights
