The Essential Guide to Runway Markings
Pilot Institute
JUNE 19, 2025
The stop-way (as it is most commonly referred to) serves two main purposes: To prevent a runway excursion during landing by providing additional tarmac for emergencies. Blast-Pad, Stop-Way, Overrun Area This area of the runway is marked with yellow arrows (known as chevrons), and it is not used for normal operations.
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