Runway Incursions

In the USA where big aircraft and little aircraft are more likely to be found
at the same airport, it is important that taxi procedures and clearances be
clearly understood. One of the things that I find particularly coming from a UK background, flying from small airports and grass strips is that the airport signage (is that a real word?) tends to be somewhat limited. Some tips from the FAA on remembering some of  the signs.

Black Square You’re There !

Black Square

Black Square

This sign indicates that you are at holding point Alpha.

Yellow Array, You’re on the way.

Yellow Array

Yellow Array

This sign indicates that you are on the way to Runway 27 and Runway 33 and by
the way it’s to the right.

Red and White Runway in sight.

Red and White

Red and White

This sign for example indicates that ahead of you is the runway 15 or the
runway 33 (depending which way you turn).

This is not a complete list of all the runway signage you’ll see. There is
lots of it, go look up the rest learn what each of them mean. Hopefully with
those three aide memoires you’ll not take a wrong turn.

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