Airport Markings and Lighting Quiz

Why is it important to hold short of the ILS critical area?

• To avoid hitting other planes

• To save fuel

• To avoid disrupting the ILS signal

• To keep the runway clean

What do the extra dash lines in an enhanced taxiway center line indicate?

• A change in taxiway direction

• An upcoming hold position marking

• A runway intersection

• A pedestrian crossing

How are runway numbers determined?

• By the number of planes that use it

• By the magnetic direction they point to

• By the airport's location

• By the length of the runway

What does a big X on a runway indicate?

• The runway is for small planes only

• The runway is for emergency use only

• The runway is closed for aircraft operations

• The runway is under construction

What is a displaced threshold?

• A parking area for planes

• A taxiway intersection

• A part of the runway where landing is not allowed

• A section of the runway for emergency landings

What do yellow chevrons on a runway indicate?

• A pedestrian crossing

• A parking area

• An emergency overrun area

• A taxiway intersection

What is the purpose of a demarcation bar?

• To show the start of a runway

• To separate an overrun area from a displaced threshold

• To mark the end of a runway

• To indicate a taxiway

What color are the lights that mark the edge of a taxiway?

• White

• Red

• Blue

• Green

How can you control the brightness of airport lights at an unattended airport?

• By adjusting a switch in the cockpit

• By using a remote control

• By clicking the mic a specific number of times

• By calling the airport manager

What do yellow lights on a runway indicate?

• The last 2,000 feet of the runway

• The start of the runway

• A pedestrian crossing

• A taxiway intersection