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Runway centerline markings

The runway centerline identifies the center of the runway and provides alignment guidance during takeoff and landings. The centerline consists of a line of uniformly spaced stripes and gaps.

Dictionary Term

Runway centerline markings

Definition

  • The runway centerline identifies the center of the runway and provides alignment guidance during takeoff and landings. The centerline consists of a line of uniformly spaced stripes and gaps.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2021