Restricted-Use Area Markings: Non-Load-Bearing Surfaces and Chevron Areas

010-09-06Pablo Asensio Martínez2026-03-271 min

Non-load-bearing surfaces

Areas such as taxiway shoulders, which cannot support the weight of the aircraft but are not readily distinguishable from the load-bearing pavement, shall be marked.

  • Taxi side stripe marking:
    • Pair of solid lines, 15 cm wide each, spaced 15 cm apart.
    • Same color as the taxiway centerline markings (usually yellow).
    • Indicate the edge of the load-bearing pavement.

Pre-threshold area

When the surface before the threshold is paved (more than 60 m) but not suitable for normal use (e.g., blast pad or stopway not usable for taxiing):

  • Chevron marking:
    • Arrow-shaped markings (v) pointing towards the runway.
    • Color: Yellow.
    • Indicates that the area must not be used for landing, takeoff, or taxiing.
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Pablo Asensio · 2026-03-27

Aeronautical engineer. Passed the thirteen EASA ATPL(A) theoretical knowledge exams studying from these very notes. Writes and reviews each topic against the Part-FCL Learning Objectives.

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