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the airport apron or taxiway at a point selected for easy access by aircraft but where other airport traffic is not 

to be unduly obstructed. (See FIG 2

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NOTE

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The associated sign contains the VOR station identification letter and course selected (published) for the check, the words 

“VOR check course,” and DME data (when applicable). The color of the letters and numerals are black on a yellow 

background. 

EXAMPLE

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DCA 176

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356 

VOR check course 

DME XXX 

FIG 2

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Holding Position Markings: Taxiway/Taxiway Intersections 

TAXIWAY HOLDING 

POSITION MARKINGS, 

YELLOW, SEE 

DETAIL 1 

DETAIL 1 

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Airport Marking Aids and Signs