Modifications of the airport surface marking standard have been considered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as one way to increase safety of airport surface operations.
A Field Demonstration of Alternative Enhanced Runway Holding Position Markings
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Modifications of the airport surface marking standard have been considered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as one way to increase safety of airport surface operations. This report summarizes the results of a demonstration of two alternative enhanced airport surface marking concepts for the hold-short environment. The two enhanced marking concepts had been derived from recommendations that were made by aviation industry representatives, the FAA, and MITRE Center of Advanced Aviation System Development (CAASD) (Olmos, Andrews and Estes, 2003). The two enhanced marking concepts were implemented at two United States (US) airports, at T.F. Green airport in Providence (PVD) and at Boston Logan International airport (BOS). Ninety-seven pilots assessed the safety related benefits of the marking concepts after they had acquired operational experience with the marking concepts at BOS. Pilots completed survey questionnaires and reported their experience in interviews.