Surface Lighting, Marking, and Signage Flashcards
(21 cards)
Blue lights
Outline taxiways, usually located along the edges, and spaced 100 ft (30 m) apart
White lights
- Outline the edges of runways and to identify runway centerlines
- Lights are spaced every 200 ft (60 m); centerline lights are spaced every 50 ft (15 m)
Green lights
- Used to identify the approach end of runways and some taxiway centerlines
Yellow or Amber lights
- Used to identify locations of “hold bars”, areas that can be crossed only w/ permission from the control tower
- Aka guard lights
- Also serve as runway edge lights for the last 2,000 ft (600 m) at the departure end of the runway
Hold Bar/Position/Lines
Airport marker for areas on the airport ramp, taxiways, and runways that can be crossed only w/ permission from the control tower
Red lights
- Used to mark obstructions, such as bldg structures, parked aircraft, unserviceable areas, construction work, and the departure end of the runway
RWSL
Runway Status Lights
- Lights that tell pilots and vehicle operators to stop when runways are not safe
White markings
Used for runway identification numbers & letters, landing zone bars, and striping
Red markings
Used to designate restricted areas, such as fire lanes and no-entry areas
Yellow markings
Used for hold bars, taxiways, and ILS critical areas; possibly non-load bearing surfaces
Non-Movement Area
Two lines (one dashed + one solid line)
Runway Hold Bar Lines
Four yellow lines (two dashed + two solid lines)
Envelope Area
Red and white lines used for an area on a ramp or at a gate or jetway, indicating the area that will be occupied by parked aircraft
Runway Hold Position Signs
“White on red - stop ahead”
Location Signs
“Yellow on black - tell where you’re at”
Direction Signs
“Black on yellow - tell a fellow”
Grid Map
Plan view of an area subdivided into a system of squares (numbered and lettered) to provide quick reference to any point; use azimuth (compass) bearings
Segmented Circle
Airport marker system that is often located in the center of the airport; illuminated by lights at night and usually contains a windsock
RRA
Rapid Response Area (should be identified on grid map)
CRFFAA
Critical Rescue and Fire Fighting Access Area (should be identified on grid map)
Grid maps use topography for?
Response routes for apparatuses, fuel drainage direction if a spill occurs, if there’s a need for specialized training, rescue vehicles, and equipment, direction fire could spread
