Runway Markings

White painted markings on a runway surface that provide visual cues to pilots for alignment, aiming point, and touchdown zone. Basic markings include runway numbers and a centerline stripe. Precision runways add threshold markings, fixed distance markers, touchdown zone markings, and side stripes. Runway numbers indicate the magnetic heading rounded to the nearest 10 degrees and divided by 10 (e.g., Runway 27 is oriented at approximately 270 degrees).