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The Essential Guide to Runway Markings

Pilot Institute

Key Takeaways Runway markings are white and guide takeoff, landing, and alignment. Yellow taxiway and holding markings prevent runway incursions. What Are Runway Markings? Airport markings are a system of symbols, lines, and colors found on runways, taxiways, aprons, and other areas of an airport.

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Experience in the Chair: Guiding a Twin Beech Home

Air Facts

The snow plow operators were happy to be able to go about their clearing operations without having to hold short or vacate runways to wait for arrivals or departures. Not all VOR stations provided DME and not all aircraft had the necessary Equipment on board. From there, the pilot was able to advise runway lights in sight.

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How to Read an IFR Approach Chart

Pilot Institute

Airport information, such as the length of the runway and the approach lighting pattern. FAA charts also add an airport diagram section showing the runway layout and lighting information. Airport/Runway Information Box This section first provides basic information about the approach. Approach minima. Hazards in the area.