What are the required colours for closed markings on a runway and on a taxiway?

The closed marking should be white when displayed on a runway and yellow when displayed on a taxiway.

Where can I find the exact form and proportions for a closed marking to be used on a taxiway?

The form and proportions for a closed marking on a taxiway are detailed in Figure R-1, Illustration (b) of CS ADR-DSN.R.855.

Which EASA decision introduced or last amended the requirements for closed runways and taxiways markings?

The section is introduced by ED Decision 2025/004/R.

Is the closed marking on a runway the same shape as the one on a taxiway?

No, the closed marking on a runway should be of the form and proportions detailed in Figure R-1, Illustration (a), while the one on a taxiway should be of the form and proportions detailed in Figure R-1, Illustration (b).

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CS ADR-DSN.R.855 Closed runways and taxiways, or parts thereof

ED Decision 2025/004/R

Characteristics of closed markings: The closed marking should be of the form and proportions as detailed in Figure R-1, Illustration (a), when displayed on a runway, and should be of the form and proportions as detailed in Figure R-1, Illustration (b), when displayed on a taxiway. The marking should be white when displayed on a runway and should be yellow when displayed on a taxiway.

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Figure R-1. Runway and taxiway closed markings

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Source-Title: CS ADR-DSN.R.855 Closed runways and taxiways, or parts thereof View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-2326 Compare versions

Domain: Aerodromes

Activitytype: Aerodrome operations, Aerodrome design, Manufacturing

Amendedby: CS Issue 7

Applicabilitydate: 24 May, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 20 May, 2025

Icaoreference: Annex 14, Volume I

Regulatedentity: Aerodrome operator, Aerodrome design organisation, Aerodrome equipment manufacturer

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/004/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: CS-ADR-DSN

Technicalsubjectmatter: Restricted use areas

Typeofcontent: CS (Certification specification)

Easacategory: Non-instrument runway, Non-precision approach runway, Precision approach runway Category I, Precision approach runway Category II, Precision approach runway Category III, Take-off runway

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

CS ADR-DSN.R.855 Closed runways and taxiways, or parts thereof

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