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Landing direction indicator tetrahedron

What does a tetrahedron at an airport indicate?

  • A.The location of the fuel pumps
  • B.The landing direction, with its small end pointing in the direction of landing
  • C.A closed runway
Correct answer

B. The landing direction, with its small end pointing in the direction of landing

Why

The tetrahedron is a landing direction indicator that aligns with the wind. Its small end points into the wind, showing the direction aircraft should land.

Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 11 · ACS knowledge area: Airport Operations · From the Loading, Performance & Airport Operations practice bank (PER-067).

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