Which signs provide the remaining runway distance information?

Which signs provide the remaining runway distance information?

• A. Runway exit signs
• B. Direction signs
• C. Mandatory signs
• D. Runway distance remaining signs

Answer: (D)

Runway distance remaining signs are the ones that communicate how much usable runway is left. They give pilots a quick, concrete measure of how much pavement remains as they approach the end of the runway or during rollout, helping with decisions about landing, go-arounds, or stopping if needed. The numbers shown reflect the remaining length of the runway, typically in thousands of feet, so a pilot can gauge whether there’s enough distance to continue or to stop safely. The other signs serve different purposes: runway exit signs indicate which taxiway to use to leave the runway; direction signs point to runways, terminals, or other facilities; mandatory signs convey required actions or hold-short restrictions and are not about distance.

Runway distance remaining signs are the ones that communicate how much usable runway is left. They give pilots a quick, concrete measure of how much pavement remains as they approach the end of the runway or during rollout, helping with decisions about landing, go-arounds, or stopping if needed. The numbers shown reflect the remaining length of the runway, typically in thousands of feet, so a pilot can gauge whether there’s enough distance to continue or to stop safely.

The other signs serve different purposes: runway exit signs indicate which taxiway to use to leave the runway; direction signs point to runways, terminals, or other facilities; mandatory signs convey required actions or hold-short restrictions and are not about distance.