Runway Markings and Thresholds (Page 1)

Flashcards covering basic runway centerline widths and threshold markings as described in Page 1 notes.

What is the width range of the basic runway centerline?

12 to 18 inches

What is the minimum width of the centerline on a primary/precision instrument runway?

36 inches

What is the purpose of runway threshold markings?

To identify the beginning of the runway that is available for landing

How many longitudinal stripes make up the runway threshold markings?

Ten

How are the threshold stripes arranged relative to the runway centerline?

Disposed symmetrically about the runway centerline

If the runway is less than 200 feet wide, how wide should the overall threshold markings be?

20 feet less than the runway width

Where are threshold markings located on a runway?

At the beginning of the runway that is available for landing