Runway holding positions

Before a taxiway enters a runway, there is a place to stop, called the runway holding position. Four yellow lines across the taxiway mark it: two solid lines and two dashed lines. The solid lines are on the side where you hold. When the tower is open, do not cross them without a clearance.

A red sign with white numbers stands beside the lines. It names the runway ahead. On a 15-33 sign, the Runway 15 end is to your left, and Runway 33 is to your right. The diagram legend shows these markings as a dashed line over a solid line.

But the FAA draws only some hold lines, such as ILS holds. The Salinas diagram shows none. Instead, it prints a caution note. Be alert to each runway crossing clearance, and read back every hold short instruction. Ground control may say to hold short of Runway 31. Read it back, then stop with no part of the airplane past the lines.

The Salinas tower closes each evening. Then, before you cross, make sure no aircraft, vehicle, or person is in the way. After you land, taxi until the whole airplane is past the hold lines. Then you are clear of the runway. A yellow runway boundary sign faces you there. It shows a picture of the hold lines.

Before you taxi, find each runway on your route. Be ready to stop at each hold line. Next, the ILS critical area holds.