AIM
3/21/24
FIG 2
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Holding Position Sign for a Taxiway that Intersects the Intersection of Two Runways
FIG 2
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Holding Position Sign for Runway Approach and Departure Areas
(b)
If the sign is located on a taxiway that intersects the intersection of two runways, the designations for
both runways will be shown on the sign along with arrows showing the approximate alignment of each runway,
26. In addition to showing the approximate runway alignment, the arrow indicates the
direction to the threshold of the runway whose designation is immediately next to the arrow.
(c)
A runway holding position sign on a taxiway will be installed adjacent to holding position markings
on the taxiway pavement. On runways, holding position markings will be located only on the runway pavement
adjacent to the sign, if the runway is normally used by ATC for “Land, Hold Short” operations or as a taxiway.
The holding position markings are described in paragraph 2
2. Runway Approach Area Holding Position Sign.
At some airports, it is necessary to hold an aircraft
on a taxiway located in the approach or departure area for a runway so that the aircraft does not interfere with
operations on that runway. FIG 2
15 depicts common situations. A sign with the runway designation(s) and
the protected area(s) will be located at applicable holding positions on the taxiway. For locations protecting only
the approach area, the holding position on the taxiway includes a sign identifying the approach end runway
designation (e.g., 15) followed by a dash (
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and departure areas, the holding position on the taxiway includes a sign with the approach end runway
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Airport Marking Aids and Signs