UFC 3-535-01
17 November 2005
9-8
OTHER SIGNS
9-8.1
Purpose
Other signs not listed above may be installed on the airfield to serve special needs. This
may include signs that apply only to vehicle traffic and special purpose signs that are
not included in current standards but that may meet specific needs.
9-8.2
Installation
Signs other than those listed in previous paragraphs must not conflict with current sign
standards, and must not present confusing situations for ground traffic with respect to
the sign's function and the standard signing on the airfield.
9-8.2.1
Signs intended for vehicles only, such as on vehicle service roads or
lanes, typically follow the MUTCD. For example, standard highway stop signs may be
installed on vehicle roadways at the intersection of each roadway with a runway or
taxiway. A yield sign may be used in place of a stop sign at intersections with taxiways.
Such signs should be not be placed closer than a runway holding position for the same
runway. Appropriate safe offset distances from FAA AC 150/5340-18, Table 3, must
also be used where roadways cross taxiways.
9-8.2.2
Special purpose signs other than those listed above should be approved
by the appropriate military authority based on a specific need at an airfield. Also, special
circumstances may dictate that a standard sign is unsuitable for a particular location
sign. Placement of non-standard signs should be as needed, but should not violate the
requirements for standard signing listed above in terms of proximity to runways and
taxiways. To the extent allowable and as appropriate for the application, non-standard
signs should follow the guidelines contained in FAA AC 150/5340-18 and AC 150/5345-
44.
9-8.2.3
In some cases standard signs may be painted on a pavement surface in
order to enhance messaging. Painted signs on pavements should conform to AFI
32-1042.
9-8.3
Characteristics
Vehicle signs should follow the requirements of the MUTCD. These are normally unlit
signs, although in some cases external lighting may be useful. Other special purpose
signs will be as required by the need, but must not conflict with or cause confusion with
standard airfield signing.
9-9
COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
9-9.1
ASCC
This standard meets the requirements of AIR STD 90/27, Part Three, except for the
location of signs at intersections.
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