Aeronautical Information Manual
AIM 2-3-13
Runway Distance Remaining Signs
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Runway distance remaining signs have a black background with a white numeral inscription and may be installed along one or both side(s) of the runway. The number on the signs indicates the distance (in thousands of feet) of landing runway remaining. The last sign (i.e., the sign with the numeral “1”) will be located at least 950 feet from the runway end. FIG 2-3-41 shows an example of a runway distance remaining sign.
FIG 2-3-13 Runway Distance Remaining Sign Indicating 3,000 feet of Runway Remaining

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