Airport Operations

A B 36 Figure 14-5. (A) Relocated runway threshold drawing. (B) Relocated threshold for Runway 36 at Joplin Regional Airport (JLN). Runway Safety Area Runway Safety Area Boundary Sign The runway safety area (RSA) is a defined surface Some taxiway stubs also have a runway safety area boundary surrounding the runway prepared, or suitable, for reducing sign that faces the runway and is visible to you only when the risk of damage to airplanes in the event of an undershoot, exiting the runway. This sign has a yellow background with overshoot, or excursion from the runway. The dimensions black markings and is typically used at towered airports of the RSA vary and can be determined by using the where a controller commonly requests you to report clear of criteria contained within AC 150/5300-13, Airport Design, a runway. This sign is intended to provide you with another Chapter 3. Figure 3-1 in AC 150/5300-13 depicts the RSA. visual cue that is used as a guide to determine when you are Additionally, it provides greater accessibility for firefighting clear of the runway safety boundary area. The sign shown in and rescue equipment in emergency situations. Figure 14-8 is what you would see when exiting the runway at Taxiway Kilo. You are out of the runway safety area boundary The RSA is typically graded and mowed. The lateral when the entire aircraft passes the sign and the accompanying boundaries are usually identified by the presence of the surface painted marking. runway holding position signs and markings on the adjoining taxiway stubs. Aircraft should not enter the RSA without Runway Holding Position Sign making sure of adequate separation from other aircraft during Noncompliance with a runway holding position sign may operations at uncontrolled airports. [Figure 14-7] result in the FAA filing a Pilot Deviation against you. A 14-6