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CS ADR-DSN.L.520 General — Colour and conspicuity

Certification Specifications and Guidance Material for Aerodrome Design (CS-ADR-DSN) — Issue 7 · Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026

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CS ADR-DSN.L.520General — Colour and conspicuity

Markings should be of a conspicuous colour and contrast with the surface on which they are laid.

(a)Runway markings should be white.

(b)Markings for taxiways, runway turn pads, and aircraft stands should be yellow.

(c)Apron safety lines should be of a conspicuous colour which should contrast with that used for aircraft stand markings.

(d)When it is operationally necessary to apply temporary runway or taxiway markings, those markings should comply with the relevant CS.

IR · CS ADR-DSN.L.520 — Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · ED Decision 2014/013/R · Aerodromes Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 13 Mar 2026

All rules in CHAPTER L — VISUAL AIDS FOR NAVIGATION (MARKINGS)

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 13 Mar 2026, extracted 17 Aug 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.

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