If a pilot observes a sign with a black background, a yellow border, and the letter A in yellow, which taxiway is indicated?

If a pilot observes a sign with a black background, a yellow border, and the letter A in yellow, which taxiway is indicated?

• A. Taxiway Alpha
• B. Runway Alpha
• C. Airstrip Alpha
• D. Hangar Alpha

Answer: (A)

This kind of sign is used to tell you exactly where you are on the airfield. A taxiway/location sign has a black background with a yellow border and yellow characters. It identifies the taxiway or runway you’re currently on, rather than guiding you to another place. The letter shown in yellow is the designator of that taxiway, with A standing for Alpha. So, the sign indicates Taxiway Alpha. Other sign types use different colors or layouts—for example, direction or destination signs have yellow backgrounds with black text and arrows, which point you toward where you want to go, not your current position. Mandatory instruction signs are red with white characters.

This kind of sign is used to tell you exactly where you are on the airfield. A taxiway/location sign has a black background with a yellow border and yellow characters. It identifies the taxiway or runway you’re currently on, rather than guiding you to another place. The letter shown in yellow is the designator of that taxiway, with A standing for Alpha. So, the sign indicates Taxiway Alpha.

Other sign types use different colors or layouts—for example, direction or destination signs have yellow backgrounds with black text and arrows, which point you toward where you want to go, not your current position. Mandatory instruction signs are red with white characters.