What Do Runway Markings Mean and Where to Land?

[@ofthesilverchord]

“That is a perfect landing. The problem is, it’s 4,000 feet down the runway.” And I felt personally attacked by that

[@Navigraphteam]

We hope not, The fact of the matter is we all have floaters now and then. The most important thing is that we try to nail that 1500' range every landing.

[@LTFIRE64]

Jason you are an incredible instructor, I always learn so much, thank-you for all the knowledge.

[@Navigraphteam]

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[@slicker55]

Thanks for providing this excellent tutorial ... very informative ... I learned something new today :)

[@Navigraphteam]

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[@charlesnicholson7539]

Great information. Touchdown zone markings are extremely useful and overlooked by nearly all pilots.

[@Navigraphteam]

Thank you.

[@giantpickle]

Excellent and concise explanation of runway markings!

[@Navigraphteam]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@AVIATIONSOUNDEXPERT]

@Jason I hope you will continue the series about markings. There are many special markings. For example in Casablanca airport, GMMN.

[@Navigraphteam]

We will have to check that one out! Thanks for the feedback.

[@AVIATIONSOUNDEXPERT]

@@Navigraphteam Ok, but I refered to the main taxiway.

[@AVIATIONSOUNDEXPERT]

P.S. Can you make more updates for military airfields, please? I have noticed that Navigraph added many military charts to many military airbases. But there are many which are not covered. Like Al Dhafra OMAM near Abu Dhabi, the largest in UAE. Also the new military AB in Qatar, Dukhan/Tamim AB Code = QA-0001 Al Udeid OTBH needs also an update because of additional constructions. And Kenitra AB in morocco GMMY. Thanks, especially for FS9 support!

[@Navigraphteam]

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[@B747-4OO]

A really great set of videos! Thanks a lot! 😎👍

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[@kam_a3216]

Great information - Thank you

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[@delalima]

great information , thanks

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[@jesusdavidjimenezfernandez1561]

Thanks so much for the tutorial Jason 👍

[@dushyantkumarzala3925]

Jason you allsway conduct a great job and an incredible way of giving information. lots to learn.

[@Navigraphteam]

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[@daniellerodriguez8853]

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[@arclight4625]

Great info for a noob simmer, thanks.

[@Navigraphteam]

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[@FritzWeinrebe]

Sometimes "H" can be used in the runway number markings. Indicate a runway intended for helicopter use. Good example is in Aberdeen, UK.

[@Navigraphteam]

We will have to take a look at that one, thanks.

[@FritzWeinrebe]

@@Navigraphteam pleasure. I see in the EASA document for Heliports it is a H marking on what they call a runway-type FATO (Final approach and take-off area). Basically a runway shaped take-off area. But it could be mistaken for a runway I guess.

[@finn4aviation320]

Great video, one question: Why are the touchdown zone markings paired up in groups of 3/2/1. Does the amount of stripes have any meaning?

[@Navigraphteam]

Good question, yes The more stripes, the wider the runway. The coding system starts at four stripes (two on each side) for a 60-foot-wide runway and goes up to 16 stripes for a 200-foot-wide runway.

[@finn4aviation320]

@@Navigraphteam But those are the stripes at the treshold right? I'm talking about the stripes before and after the 1000 footers

[@DavJumps]

@@Navigraphteam Why does the math not add up? Why is it 2 stripes per 25' for every listed width in your video except the first (60')? Should that not be 50'?

[@DavJumps]

@@Navigraphteam Also ... I assume the markings designate minimum width? Like, 8 stripes means your runway is at least 100' wide but might be as wide as 124' (if 10 guarantees you 125')?

[@mattiaswonder8055]

That is incorrect sir, the aiming point is for visual reference i.e where the glide path intercepts the runway. So if you are aiming for the aiming point with an airliner you will toch down slightly beyond the aiming point hence the touch down zone markings.

[@Navigraphteam]

You are correct, aiming at the aiming point you will land you beyond the point.

[@DavJumps]

@@Navigraphteam Unless you land on aircraft carriers... :-)

[@william6833]

thank for your information to noobs, like me

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[@garypudup2109]

Hmmm..regarding aimpoints are you sure that's where the perfect landing touchdown is? Aimpoints are aligned with the glideslope. They are where the glidepath intersects with the runway. Isn't the idea to place that aimpoint in the windshield so it doesn't go up or down in the sight picture? That would indicate you are on the glidepath. If that's correct the aimpoint will be passed once the transition to roundout is commenced thus placing the touchdown beyond the aimpoint or else fly straight into the runway. To touchdown at the aimpoint one would have to "aim" before the aimpoint. (?)

[@Navigraphteam]

Yes you are correct. You will pass the aim point in the flare when on the GS. Do a test with the HGS and see where you touch down. That approach will have you fly the GS all the way down. In an airliner, you want to land within the first 1/3 of the runway. Or anywhere between the 1,000 foot markers to the 1,500' markers. The technique is to place your aimpoint in the windshield and hold it as you say.

[@garypudup2109]

@@Navigraphteam Good, FWIW, the Airplane Flying Handbook has all of us landing on the first third of the runway, not just airliners. This statement is from Chapter 9, "The descent angle is controlled throughout the approach so that the airplane lands in the center of the first third of the runway." Most students I encounter guess the aimpoint is the "numbers". I'm not sure where that comes from, but I've noticed a number of my fellow CFIs teach to aim for the numbers and I'm not sure why. That leaves no room on the short side and promotes adding power to "make the runway". This is a discussion I've been having with fellow CFIs. Your thoughts? ( And then there's this, when it says "...land in the center...", does landing in the center mean in the center laterally or longitudinally? On the centerline [assumed] or midway {center} of the first third of the runway?)

[@DavJumps]

@@garypudup2109 Full stop, sure. But touch and go or stop and go ... all that runway behind you isn't going to help if you lose power on takeoff, yeah?

[@DavJumps]

@@garypudup2109 Re: land in the center ... yeah, think they mean the center of the first third (i.e. the 1/6th point).

[@garypudup2109]

If one does a touch and go or full stop with a takeoff without enough runway that's just poor decision making. If the concern is having enough runway taxi back or back taxi. Then again even with a long runway there will be a point of not being able to put her down on a remaining portion of the runway, they are all finite in length. That point should be clarified on the abort briefing, yes? @@DavJumps

[@johnknapp952]

Saw a lot of rubber left on that Runway Threshold. 🤔

[@Navigraphteam]

Exactly...take a look at SJC 30L

[@karlos417]

Where are charts for Gibraltar then I can practice on that runway

[@Navigraphteam]

That airport is a tricky devil...Just when you think you are safe, WHAM the wind hits.

[@karlos417]

@@Navigraphteam it is I can’t find on your support oh where to ask that question for the charts is any coming for Gibraltar?

[@Navigraphteam]

@@karlos417 LXGB is already on our charts. Can you not see them?

[@karlos417]

@@Navigraphteam no I can’t see them

[@engchoontan8483]

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[@Navigraphteam]

We love this, and how true it is!

[@sameer-vg2cy]

APM=400 meters= 1312 feet frm runway beginning

[@0xlogn]

KSFO's runways are actually 4 degrees rounded, so 284, 014, 104, 194 degrees for each, magnetic

[@Navigraphteam]

Yes, thanks. not exactly sitting at 280. Just a rounding game.

[@0xlogn]

@@Navigraphteam yup, but the video said 280, so it could have been a better example if you gave the real heading

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[@sameer-vg2cy]

APM=400 meters= 1312 feet frm runway beginning

[@sameer-vg2cy]

APM=400 meters= 1312 feet frm runway beginning