The primary goal of the handbook is to promote global commonality in airport markings. By standardizing how pilots and ground personnel interpret visual cues, airports can significantly reduce the risk of ground collisions and runway incursions. It serves as a critical supplement to international standards like and the ICAO Aerodrome Design Manual . Key audiences for this handbook include: It serves as a critical supplement to international
This article explores the critical importance of this handbook, what it covers, and why standardized visual aids are the backbone of ground safety.
– published by ACI (Airports Council International) and IATA (International Air Transport Association) .