You learn something new... (threshold markings)
From the FAA:
"Runway threshold markings come in two configurations. They either consist of eight longitudinal stripes of uniform dimensions disposed symmetrically about the runway centerline, as shown in FIG 2-3-1, or the number of stripes is related to the runway width as indicated in TBL 2-3-2."
Runway Width |
Number of Stripes |
|---|---|
60 feet (18 m) |
4 |
75 feet (23 m) |
6 |
100 feet (30 m) |
8 |
150 feet (45 m) |
12 |
200 feet (60 m) |
16 |