Airport Line Marking to CASA Aerodrome Standards
Airport marking operates under strict CASA regulations with zero tolerance for error. Runway threshold bars at exact dimensions. Taxiway centre lines in precise yellow. Apron stand numbers positioned for pilot visibility. Our ASIC-cleared crews have worked at regional airports across Australia, delivering CASA Part 139 MOS compliant marking with the documentation your aerodrome compliance requires.
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What is Airport Marking Demands Specialist Expertise?
Quick answer: Line Marking Australia marks runways, taxiways, aprons and airside roads at regional aerodromes to the CASA Part 139 (Aerodromes) Manual of Standards 2019. Runway markings are white and taxiway markings are yellow. Our crews hold ASIC clearances and work during runway closures or overnight, with full measurement records for CASA audits.
Airport line marking isn't road marking with extra paperwork. It's a completely different discipline with its own standards, colours, symbols, and tolerances. The consequences of getting it wrong aren't just fines, they're potential safety incidents.
CASA Part 139 Manual of Standards specifies everything: runway marking dimensions and colours, taxiway centre line widths and patterns, holding position markings, apron stand layouts, and airside road markings. The tolerances are tight. A runway threshold bar needs to be exactly 1.8m wide and 30m long, spaced at 1.8m intervals. That's not approximate, that's exact.
We've worked at regional aerodromes across Victoria and NSW. Each project requires careful coordination with airport operations. Work windows are typically during runway closures or at night. Our crews hold ASIC (Aviation Security Identification Card) clearances for airside access. We understand the protocols: radio communication, FOD (Foreign Object Debris) prevention, and movement area procedures.
The materials are also specific. Airport marking paints need particular retroreflectivity and durability characteristics. We use aviation-grade materials that meet CASA requirements and provide the night visibility that pilots depend on.
Airport marking standards and airside roads
Movement area markings at Australian aerodromes are set by the Part 139 (Aerodromes) Manual of Standards 2019, which CASA administers. Airside roads and landside car parks follow road rules: car parks use AS/NZS 2890.1:2004, accessible bays use AS/NZS 2890.6:2009, and road signs and lines use AS 1742.2:2022.
We work at regional aerodromes in many states, including airport line marking in Melbourne and Cairns. Read more about our airport and port line marking work and how glass beads and retroreflectivity help pilots and drivers see markings at night.
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Aerodrome Marking Standards
CASA Part 139 MOS, Civil Aviation Safety Authority Part 139 Manual of Standards. The primary regulatory document for aerodrome marking in Australia. Specifies all runway, taxiway, apron, and airside marking requirements including dimensions, colours, and materials.
International Aviation Standards
ICAO Annex 14, International Civil Aviation Organization standards for aerodromes. CASA Part 139 MOS aligns with ICAO standards. Understanding both helps ensure international consistency.
Runway Marking Specifications
CASA Part 139 MOS Chapter, Specific requirements for runway threshold markings, centre line markings, touchdown zone markers, and runway designation numbers. Exact dimensions and spacing requirements.
Taxiway & Apron Marking
CASA Part 139 MOS Chapter 10, Taxiway centre line marking, holding position markings, apron stand numbers and equipment positioning guides. Yellow marking for taxiways, specific patterns for holding positions.
Aviation Security Requirements
Aviation Transport Security Act 2004, Security requirements for airside access. Personnel working on aerodromes must hold appropriate security clearances including ASIC for security-controlled airports.
Airside Safety & FOD Prevention
CASA Part 139 MOS Chapter 11, Safety requirements for work on movement areas. FOD prevention, vehicle operating procedures, radio communication requirements, and work area safety protocols.
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AS 1742
Traffic Control Devices
Specifies line colours, widths, arrow designs, and placement for road markings. Ensures all traffic control devices meet national safety standards.
AS/NZS 2890
Parking Facilities
Covers bay dimensions (2.4m × 5.4m standard, 2.4m × 5.4m accessible plus a 2.4m shared zone), aisle widths, and traffic flow requirements for compliant parking areas.
AS 4586
Slip Resistance
Defines slip resistance classifications (P rating) for pedestrian surfaces. Critical for wet areas, ramps, and high-traffic zones.
AS/NZS 1428
Access & Mobility
Sets requirements for accessible parking bays, tactile indicators, and mobility access. Essential for DDA compliance and accessibility audits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Runway markings are white. Taxiway centre lines and edge markings are yellow. Apron safety lines can be white or red depending on purpose. Vehicle roadways use standard road colours. CASA Part 139 MOS specifies exact colour requirements including retroreflective properties.
Yes. All personnel working airside at security-controlled airports need ASIC (Aviation Security Identification Card) clearances. Our airport crews maintain current ASICs. For non-security airports, we still follow aerodrome access procedures.
Runway and taxiway work typically happens during scheduled closures or overnight when movements are minimal. Apron work can sometimes be done during operational hours in closed sections. We coordinate closely with airport operations.
We focus primarily on regional aerodromes. Major airports like Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane typically use large specialist contractors. Regional airports, private airfields, and smaller aerodromes are our specialty. Same CASA standards apply regardless of airport size.
Complete compliance documentation including measurement records verifying dimensions meet CASA MOS requirements, material certifications, retroreflectivity test results where required, and photos. Everything needed for aerodrome certification audits.
Yes, we mark private heliports and airfields. Requirements vary based on whether the facility is registered with CASA. We can advise on appropriate marking standards for your specific operation.
Runway threshold markings in Australia are white stripes 1.8 metres wide and 30 metres long, spaced 1.8 metres apart, under the CASA Part 139 (Aerodromes) Manual of Standards 2019. Line Marking Australia measures each stripe to these exact dimensions and records the measurements for the aerodrome operator’s audit file.
Airport line marking time depends on the area and the closure window. A small apron remark may take one night, while a full runway remark at a regional aerodrome can take several planned closures. Line Marking Australia works out the staging with airport operations before work starts so the runway reopens on time.
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