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CS ADR-DSN.L.580 Intermediate holding position marking

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

IRImplementing rule

CS ADR-DSN.L.580Intermediate holding position marking

(a)Applicability:

(1)An intermediate holding position marking should be displayed along an intermediate holding position.

(2)An intermediate holding position marking should be displayed at the exit boundary of a remote de-icing/anti-icing facility adjoining a taxiway.

(b)Location:

(1)Where an intermediate holding position marking is displayed at an intersection of two taxiways, it should be located across the taxiway at sufficient distance from the near edge of the intersecting taxiway to ensure safe clearance between taxiing aircraft. It should be coincident with a stop bar or intermediate holding position lights where provided.

(2)The distance between an intermediate holding position marking at the exit boundary of a remote de-icing/anti-icing facility and the centre line of the adjoining taxiway should not be less than the dimension specified in the table below.

Code letterDistance (metres)
A15.5
B20
C26
D37
E43.5
F51

(c)Characteristics: An intermediate holding position marking should consist of a single broken line as shown in Figure L-5.

[Issue: ADR-DSN/3]

IR · CS ADR-DSN.L.580 — Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · ED Decision 2016/027/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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