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Aviation Electronics Technology Department: Philippine State College of Aeronautics
Aviation Electronics Technology Department: Philippine State College of Aeronautics
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
• 3: Identify and interpret the standard meaning of airport signs, markings and lighting.
• 4: Explain why airport markings, signs, and lights should be in accordance with the
international standard.
TLO • 5: Discuss runway types and explain their identifications.
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LEARNING MATERIALS
MODULES
This module includes a sequence of discussions; workshop activity at the end of the topics;
separate online assignments and quizzes through Google Classroom, covering the key
points of its topic. The key assignment questions and quizzes are put to assess your
understanding of the concepts discussed. Following confirmation of the activities carried
out, the answers for your clarification are provided. Other course requirement for your
interpretations and discussion will be present on the first day of classes.
In these modules, the responsibility for matters refers only to your instructor. You will be
encouraged to appropriately address any errors, inconsistencies or suggestions, as this
manual might be intended for improvements.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The rubrics on the last page are used to evaluate the Modular activities and assignments
given.
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CONTENTS
Introduction ..........................................................................................................................5
2.0 Runway Markings ....................................................................................................5
2.1 Markings Precedence ....................................................................................................6
2.2 Runway Marking Requirements ...............................................................................6
2.3 Runway Designator ....................................................................................................5
2.4 Types of Runway Markings ..........................................................................................7
2.5 Use of Runways Declared Distances ..................................................................12
2.6 Declared Distances ..................................................................................................12
2.7 Types of Apron Markings ........................................................................................15
Modular Activity No. 2 ..................................................................................................18
Rubrics ........................................................................................................................19
Honesty Clause .............................................................................................................20
References ........................................................................................................................21
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INTRODUCTION
In operating an airport safely and effectively, the correct marking of the paved surfaces of
an airport is fundamental. It is equally as important to make sure these markings stay
visible. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Aerodrome Standard Manual
describes the paved area marking standards used at airports. Information on the marking of
paved runways, taxiways and closed or hazardous areas will be provided by this module.
The CAAP Aerodrome Standard Manual, which includes the figures and diagrams, is
attached to the enclosed references.
o These airport markings and signs, both in the Philippines and internationally, are
standardized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to enhance safety
and improve efficiency.
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One exception is that, in order to avoid the intersection area, the runway threshold
marking, designation, marking, and touchdown zone markings are moved along the
lower classification runway.
For runway intersections of the same classification, the preferred runway (lowest or most
frequently used approach minimum) is considered to have a higher order of precedence.
For marking purposes, the descending order of the classifications is as follows:
Where parallel runways are located at an aerodrome with the same magnetic heading,
the runway designator will include a letters:
L (Left) indicates the runway situated on the left as seen from the approach,
R (Right) indicates the runway situated on the right.
C (Centre) exists if there is a third parallel runway, the runway situated in the
middle will be designated with the letter C.
o If there are more than 3 parallel runways, the runway designator number must change
as per example:
1 runway = 26
2 runways = 26L, 26R
3 runways = 26L, 26C, 26R
4 runways = 26L, 26R, 27L, 27R
5 runways = 26L, 26C, 26R, 27L, 27R
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The runway centerline markings are white and are located along the centerline of the
runway between the runway designation markings.
These markings consist of a line of uniformly spaced stripes and gaps. The stripes are
120 feet long and have gaps that are 80 feet in length.
Any adjustments to the length and gaps of the stripes that may be needed because of
runway length are to be made near the runway midpoint.
The minimum width of each stripe is 12 inches for visual approach runways, 18 inches
for non-precision instrument runways, and 36 inches for precision instrument runways.
Runway centreline markings are 30 meters long and separated by 30 meters between
each mark.
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Two rectangular markings, 150 feet in length, located on each side of the runway
centerline, consist of the targeting points. For a runway with a width of 150 feet or
greater, the width of each mark is 30 feet. For a runway width of 150 feet or greater, the
separation between the inner sides of the markings is 72 feet.
The width of the markings and the space between the inner sides of the markings are
reduced in proportion to the decrease in the width of the runway for runways that are less
than 150 feet wide. The space between the inner sides of the markings should be the
same as that of the touchdown markings when there are touchdown zone markings.
The markings and spaces are reduced proportionally for runways less than 150 feet in
width, but the lengths stay the same. The pairs of markings which extend to within 900
feet of the runway midpoint are eliminated on runways with touchdown zone markings at
both ends.
The fixed distance markings are part of the touchdown zone markings, but 4,000 feet in
length or longer used by jet aircraft are used alone on non-precision instrument runways
and visual runways. On runways with precision instrument approaches, touchdown zone
markings are required.
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A visual distinction between the runway and the surrounding terrain is provided by
runway side stripe markings and the runway width is also outlined. The side stripes of the
runway are white and consist of continuous stripes on each side of the runway.
The maximum distance is 200 feet between the outer edges of the stripes. For precision
instrument runways, the stripes have a minimum width of 36 inches and are at least
equal to the width of the centerline runway strips on other runways.
The stripes extend to the end of the areas of displaced thresholds used for take-offs and
rollouts. On precision instrument runways, side stripes are required.
When there is pavement aligned with the runway on the approach side of the threshold,
a threshold bar identifies the beginning of the runway that is available for landing.
The threshold bar is white and the threshold is located on the landing runway. The
threshold bar is 10 feet wide and stretches across the runway’s width.
Demarcation Bar
A demarcation bar identifies a runway with a displaced threshold that precedes the
runway from a blast pad, stopway or taxiway. The demarcation bar is yellow and at the
point where the runway intersects is located on the blast pad, stopway or taxiway. The
demarcation bar is 3 feet wide and extends across the width of the blast pad, stopway or
taxiway.
To define a displaced threshold area, arrows are used and are useful for centerline
guidance for takeoff sand/or rollouts.
The rows and arrowheads are located in the portion of the runway before the displaced
threshold when a runway threshold is permanently displaced. Where the pavement area
is used as a taxiway before a runway, prior to the threshold bar, arrowheads is located.
o The white cross indicates that the surface is unfit for normal aircraft movement, and
unsuitable as stop way.
o Chevrons
Chevrons are used to identify pavement areas unusable for landing, takeoff,
and taxiing. Chevrons are yellow and are located on pavement areas that are
aligned with and adjacent to the runway.
To reduce the erosive effect of jet blast and propeller wash, a runway blast pad is a
surface near the ends of runways.
A runway stop is a defined surface beyond the end of the runway that was
designed during an aborted takeoff to be suitable for supporting an aircraft, without
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harming that aircraft. All the markings are painted yellow on blast pads and stop
ways.
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Accordingly, they may propose specific noise abatement plans to the FAA which, if
approved, are applied in the form of Formal or Informal Runway Use Programs for noise
abatement purposes
At airports where no runway use program is established, ATC clearances may specify:
The runway most nearly aligned with the wind when it is 5 knots or more;
The "calm wind" runway when wind is less than 5 knots; or
Another runway if operationally advantageous
If a pilot prefers to use a different runway from that specified, or the one most nearly
aligned with the wind, the pilot is expected to inform ATC accordingly
At airports where a runway use program is established, ATC will assign runways deemed
to have the least noise impact
If in the interest of safety a runway different from that specified is preferred, the pilot is
expected to advise ATC accordingly
ATC will honor such requests and advise pilots when the requested runway is noise
sensitive
When use of a runway other than the one assigned is requested, pilot cooperation is
encouraged to preclude disruption of traffic flows or the creation of conflicting patterns
In accordance with FAA runway design standards, these distances are determined by
adding any clearway or stop way to the physical length of the paved runway and
subtracting from that sum any lengths necessary to obtain the standard runway safety
areas, runway object free areas, or runway protection zones.
As a result of these additions and subtractions, the distances declared for the runway
may be greater than or less than the physical length of the runway, as shown in the
aeronautical charts and related publications, or may be made available in the electronic
navigation databases provided by the CAAP or by commercial undertakings.
The airport's Manual of Aerodrome Standards (MOS) has declared distances for each
runway. If necessary to comply with runway design standards or to indicate the presence
of a clearway or stop way, other airports may also report declared distances for a
runway.
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o Typically, the TORA is the physical length of the runway, but it may be shorter
than the length of the runway necessary to meet the standards of runway design.
o For example, if a portion of the runway has to be used to meet the requirements
of the runway protection zone, the TORA may be shorter than the runway length.
o The TODA is the distance declared available for aircraft to meet takeoff distance
requirements where the certification and operating rules and performance data
available allow for the consideration of a clearway in the calculation of takeoff
performance.
o Within the Chart Supplement CAAP, the length of any available clearway will be
included in the TODA published in the entry for that runway end.
o The ASDA may be longer than the physical length of the runway if the airport operator
has designated a stopway available, or may be shorter than the physical length of the
runway if a portion of the runway needs to be used to meet runway design standards;
for example, if the airport operator uses a portion of the runway to meet the
requirement of the runway safety area.
o ASDA is the distance used to meet the requirements for accelerate-stop distance
performance of airplanes where accelerate-stop distance computations are required
by certification and operating rules.
o NOTE-The length of any available stop way will be included in the ASDA published in
the Chart Supplement CAAP entry for that runway end.
o If necessary to meet runway design standards, the LDA may be less than the physical
length of the runway or the length of the runway remaining beyond a displaced
threshold; for example, where the airport operator uses a portion of the runway to
achieve the requirement of the runway safety area.
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o Although information may be available on certain runway elements (such as stop way
length and clearway length), pilots must use the declared distances determined by the
airport operator and not attempt to calculate the declared distances independently by
adding those elements to the reported physical length of the runway operator.
The airplane operating rules and/or airplane operating limitations set minimum takeoff
and landing distance requirements and is based on performance data provided in the
Airplane Flight Manual or Operating Handbook of the Pilot.
o The minimum distances required for take-off and landing, obtained either in the pre-
take-off planning or in the performance assessments carried out at the time of landing,
must fall within the declared distances applicable before the pilot can accept that take-
off or landing path.
Runway design standards may impose restrictions on the quantity of runways that are
not apparent from the reported physical length of the runway or from runway markings
and lighting for use at takeoff and landing.
o The Runway Safety Area (RSA), Runway Object Free Area (ROFA) and Runway
Protection Zone (RPZ) runway elements may reduce the declared distances of a
runway at geographically restricted airports to less than the physical length of the
runway.
o The declared distances published for a runway must always be used in place of the
physical length of the runway when considering the amount of runway available for use
in takeoff or landing performance calculations.
While some of the runway elements associated with declared distances can be identified
by runway markings or lighting (e.g. a shifted threshold or stop), the individual declared
distance limits are not marked or otherwise indicated on the runway.
During take-off, landing or taxi operation, an aircraft shall not be prohibited from
operating beyond a declared distance limit provided that the runway surface is
appropriately marked as a usable runway.
EXAMPLE:
The declared LDA for runway 9 must be used when demonstrating compliance with the
landing distance requirements of the applicable operating rules for aircraft and/or
operating limitations for aircraft or when assessing performance before landing.
Not only because of the displaced threshold, but also because of the subtractions
necessary to meet the RSA beyond the far end of the runway, the LDA is less than the
physical runway length. However, it is permissible for the plane to roll beyond the
unmarked end of the LDA during the actual landing operation.
ASDA for runway 9 must be used. Due to subtractions needed to attain the full RSA
requirement, the ASDA is less than the physical length of the runway. However, it is
permissible for the airplane to roll beyond the unmarked end of the ASDA in the event of
an aborted takeoff, as it is brought to a full stop on the remaining usable runway.
The ERA is identified on the ground by the Apron Safety Line, drawn in red. While an
aircraft is taxiing into the aircraft parking stand, vehicles, ground handling equipment or
objects must stay away from the ERA.
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This is a closed area, painted white, intended for the parking of vehicles / equipment for
ground handling (it is used for long-term parking in other airports and leased under a
tenancy agreement to ground handling agents).
This is an area set outside the ERA to position ground handling equipment on standby
prior to the arrival of the aircraft.
This area is located on the starboard side of each aircraft stand and marked by white
outline before the equipment restraint area.
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Bay Designation
A yellow line located on the right hand side of, and at right angles to, the alignment line
as seen by the marshaller facing the incoming aircraft where the aircraft nose wheel is to
stop.
A red line and located at aerobridges and other aircraft parking positions; this is to
ensure that tug is clear of incoming aircraft.
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1. What are the three runway types? Explain briefly their specific functions.
2. What is the purpose of the threshold bar markings for the runway? How do we identify
them?
3. How can runway markings be identified? Provide a comprehensive example?
4. Why do we need to be familiar with the different markings for runways?
5. Identify the various types of runway markings and clarify their particular purpose?
6. Explain the difference between takeoff run available and takeoff distance available.
7. What do you understand about declared distances from the runway? Briefly explain
your answer.
8. Identify and explain the purposes of the different types of Apron Markings? Why
should we be familiar with them?
9. What are the important things to take into account when working on airport aprons?
Why?
10. What significant lesson on runway markings did you learn? Provide detailed example?
After your class schedule your appropriate response to these activity woks through
the Google Classroom platform. (Deadline of Submission to be discuss)
- End of Module 2 -
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Honesty Clause
This honesty clause establishes a fundamental social contract within which the College
community agrees to live. This contract relies on the conviction that the personal and
academic integrity of each individual member strengthens and improves the quality of life
for the entire community. It recognizes the importance of honesty, trust, fairness, respect,
and responsibility and wishes these principles to be a defining part of Philippine State
College of Aeronautics
The Institute of Engineering and Technology values and fosters an environment of
academic and personal integrity, supporting the ethical standards of the engineering
profession, where we design and build for the benefit and safety of society and our
environment.
I agree that the submission of any academic work shall constitute a representation on my
part both that such work has been done, and its submission is being made, in compliance
with honesty and integrity. Furthermore, my responsibility includes taking action when I
have witnessed or am aware of another’s act of academic dishonesty.
____________________________
Students Name Over Signature
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REFERENCES
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