How are displaced thresholds and blast pads represented in runway markings?

• A. Displaced thresholds use white arrows leading to the threshold; blast pads are marked with chevrons at the runway end.
• B. Displaced thresholds are marked with chevrons; blast pads with arrows
• C. They have no marked symbols
• D. Both are indicated by black stripes

Answer: (A)

Runway markings clearly separate where landing begins from areas used for other operations. A displaced threshold is shown with white arrows along the approach end, guiding you to the threshold bar that marks the true landing point. This signals that the pavement before the threshold can be used for takeoff and for taxiing, but not for landing.

The blast pad area at the end of the runway is marked with white chevrons. These chevrons indicate that the area is not part of the usable runway for landing or takeoff and is not intended for normal taxiing; it’s a safety area designed to reduce jet blast and erosion.

So the system is arrows for displaced thresholds and chevrons for blast pads, which matches option describing these symbols. The other options don’t fit because they swap symbols, deny markings, or describe incorrect colors or patterns.