- Purpose.
The runway centerline marking identifies the physical center of the runway width and provides
alignment guidance to pilots during takeoff and landing operations.
- Location.
A runway centerline marking is located along the physical center of the runway width and
spaced between the runway landing designation markings as shown in Figure 10- 3. All
dimensions as FAA requirements.
- Color.
The runway centerline marking is white. - Characteristics.
− A runway centerline marking consists of a line of uniformly spaced stripes and gaps and
uniform width.
− The stripes are 36.5 m in length, 90cm in width, and the gaps are 24.3 m in length.