Aeronautical Information Manual
AIM 2-3-7
Airport Signs
This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.
There are six types of signs installed on airfields: mandatory instruction signs, location signs, direction signs, destination signs, information signs, and runway distance remaining signs. The characteristics and use of these signs are discussed in paragraph 2-3-8 , Mandatory Instruction Signs, through paragraph 2-3-13 , Runway Distance Remaining Signs.
REFERENCE-
AC150/5340-18, Standards for Airport Sign Systems for Detailed Information on Airport Signs.
FIG 2-3-7 Runway Holding Position Sign

FIG 2-3-7 Holding Position Sign at Beginning of Takeoff Runway

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