Which sign identifies the taxiway on which an aircraft is located?

Which sign identifies the taxiway on which an aircraft is located?

• A. Runway position sign
• B. Holding position sign
• C. Taxiway backup sign
• D. Taxiway location sign

Answer: (D)

When taxiing, pilots rely on signs to confirm their exact position on the airfield. The sign that identifies the taxiway you are on is the taxiway location sign. It displays the taxiway designator (the letter or name of the taxiway) so you know your current path as you pass through intersections. This sign is typically black with yellow lettering and serves specifically to confirm your current taxiway. Other signs have different roles: runway position signs indicate proximity to a runway boundary or hold line, while holding position signs mark the point where you must stop before crossing a runway. There isn’t a standard “taxiway backup sign.” So the taxiway location sign is the one that tells you which taxiway you’re on.

When taxiing, pilots rely on signs to confirm their exact position on the airfield. The sign that identifies the taxiway you are on is the taxiway location sign. It displays the taxiway designator (the letter or name of the taxiway) so you know your current path as you pass through intersections. This sign is typically black with yellow lettering and serves specifically to confirm your current taxiway. Other signs have different roles: runway position signs indicate proximity to a runway boundary or hold line, while holding position signs mark the point where you must stop before crossing a runway. There isn’t a standard “taxiway backup sign.” So the taxiway location sign is the one that tells you which taxiway you’re on.