Chevron markings beyond the end of the runway are used to show pavement areas aligned with the runway that are unusable for landing, takeoff and taxiing.

Chevron markings beyond the end of the runway are used to show pavement areas aligned with the runway that are unusable for landing, takeoff and taxiing.

• A. Unusable for Landing, Takeoff and Taxiing
• B. Unusable for Landing and Takeoff
• C. Unusable for Taxiing Only
• D. Reserved for Maintenance

Answer: (A)

Chevron markings mark pavement that is not intended for aircraft use. They indicate areas beyond the runway end, such as blast pads or overrun/stopway-like portions, that are not suitable for landing, takeoff, or taxiing. These areas exist for safety and structural reasons but are not part of the usable runway surface. Therefore, they are described as unusable for landing, takeoff and taxiing, making that option the best fit. The other choices imply partial use or maintenance-only use, which isn’t what chevrons signify.

Chevron markings mark pavement that is not intended for aircraft use. They indicate areas beyond the runway end, such as blast pads or overrun/stopway-like portions, that are not suitable for landing, takeoff, or taxiing. These areas exist for safety and structural reasons but are not part of the usable runway surface. Therefore, they are described as unusable for landing, takeoff and taxiing, making that option the best fit. The other choices imply partial use or maintenance-only use, which isn’t what chevrons signify.