Taxiway Markings

Chapter 5.2

Objectives

To know the markings in the main taxiways

To know how to correctly follow the centre-line of the taxiways

The colors of taxiway markings

• The CENTERLINES are yellow, with green lighting
  

• The taxiway edge lines are white, with blue lighting

The colors of taxiway markings

• The separation lines between the taxiway and the runway are yellow, different for CAT I and CAT II / III
  

• The markings of the runway are white

The colors of taxiway markings

Direction sign

The colors of taxiway markings

Location sign

The colors of taxiway markings

RWY designator sign

Obligation to follow the Centerline

The following of the yellow guide lines is compulsory

If one has to leave the taxiway centerline, sufficient distance from obstacles must be maintained

The Pilot in Command is solely responsible for the obstacle clearance

Just: look over the Taxiway centerline in one's line of sight

Do Not: look diagonally over the midline of the aircraft

Missing or invisible markings

Missing or invisible markings

There may be two kinds of stop lines at large airports

There may be two kinds of stop lines at large airports

There may be two kinds of stop lines at large airports

Failure to respect the signs and markings on taxiways, together with lack of attention during the taxi can cause serious damage!

Damage to airplane CHF 2000.—
Damage to fuel station (panel) CHF 1700.—
Total CHF 3700.—

Questions

What does this making mean?

Stop line / TAXIWAY HOLDING POSITION, on a controlled aerodrome can not be crossed without CLEARANCE

The minimum safe distance from the holding point for a runway of more than 900m is:

50 meters