TM 5-823-4 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1-1. Purpose. Runway and taxiway markings are essential for the safe and efficient use of airfields and heliports, and their effectiveness is dependent upon proper markings and maintenance to maintain an acceptable level of conspicuity. This manual provides criteria for marking of Army airfields, heliports, and obstructions to air navigation at Army installations within the United States. For marking of Army airfields, heliports, and obstructions to air navigation located in foreign countries, this manual will serve as the basic reference consistent with host country criteria. 1-2. Scope. The criteria contained herein is applicable to all new construction and alteration to existing facilities.
DesignationTM 5-823-4
EditionJul 1987
StatusSuperseded
Pages42
FunctionEngineering
CollectionRecent Archive
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