Airport Operations & Signs Flashcards
(20 cards)
What color are runway markings?
White.
What color are taxiway markings?
Yellow.
What does a solid double yellow line on a taxiway mean?
Taxiway edge — do not cross without clearance.
What does a hold short line look like?
Two solid lines and two dashed lines — hold on the solid side.
What color is the runway hold short sign, and what does it show?
Red background with white runway numbers — indicates where to stop before entering a runway.
What does a yellow sign with a black letter indicate?
Directional sign pointing to a taxiway.
What is the standard traffic pattern direction?
Left turns unless otherwise specified.
What leg of the traffic pattern is flown parallel to the runway in the opposite direction of landing?
Downwind leg.
When flying a right traffic pattern, when are all turns made?
To the right — often specified in Chart Supplement or ATIS.
What is the correct radio call when turning final?
“[Airport] traffic, [callsign], turning final for runway XX, [airport] traffic.”
What does a segmented circle at an airport show?
Traffic pattern indicators, wind direction, and preferred pattern entries.
What is the purpose of a tetrahedron at an airport?
Indicates wind direction — land into the pointed end.
What do blue airport lights mark?
Taxiway edges.
What color are runway edge lights?
White (except yellow in the last 2,000 feet or half the runway).
What does a rotating green and white beacon indicate?
Lighted land airport at night.
How should a pilot enter the pattern at a non-towered airport?
45° entry to the downwind leg at pattern altitude.
What is pattern altitude at most airports?
Typically 1,000 feet AGL unless otherwise published.
What is the purpose of a displaced threshold?
Area available for taxiing and takeoff, but not landing.
What is a blast pad or stopway, and can it be used for takeoff?
Marked with chevrons — not usable for takeoff or landing.
How do you avoid wake turbulence when landing behind a larger aircraft?
Stay above its glide path and land beyond its touchdown point.
