Aeronautical Information Manual
AIM 2-3-2
Airport Pavement Markings
This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.
General. For the purpose of this section, the airport pavement markings have been grouped into four areas: Runway Markings.
Taxiway Markings.
Holding Position Markings.
Other Markings.
Marking Colors. Markings for runways are white. Markings defining the landing area on a heliport are also white except for hospital heliports which use a red “H” on a white cross. Markings for taxiways, areas not intended for use by aircraft (closed and hazardous areas), and holding positions (even if they are on a runway) are yellow.
Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 20, 2026.