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Video answers: ‘Runway markings explained’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 4+

  1. You use the heading and drop the final number of the three digits.
  2. In this situation the number is rounded up or down to the nearest 10. So 164 becomes 160.
  3. In the US, it would be runway ‘6’.
  4. The letters ‘l’ for left, ‘r’ for right and ‘c’ for centre are used to distinguish parallel runways.
  5. They indicate how wide the runway is.
  6. Aiming point markers give pilots an idea of where they should be touching down on the runway.
  7. Planes are allowed to use the displaced threshold for a takeoff run or to taxi, while they aren’t allowed to use a blast pad / overrun area unless it’s an emergency.

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Video: ‘Runway markings explained’

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This week’s video describes runway markings and what they mean. Watch the video to find out!

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 4+

  1. How is a runway’s number determined?
  2. What happens if a heading isn’t exact? For example a runway heading of 164?
  3. How would runway ’06’ be different in the US?
  4. Which letters are used to distinguish parallel runways?
  5. What do the threshold bars painted on the ground indicate?
  6. What markings give pilots an indicator of where they should touch down on the runway?
  7. What’s the difference between a blast pad / overrun area and a displaced threshold?

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Runway Markings Explained

This video looks at and explains the most common runway markings that you will see on a paved runway, aimed at helping new pilots and flight simmers improve their understanding of an airport.