FAA Military Competency Practice Exam

Which sign provides information about nearby facilities on the airport?

1. Mandatory instruction sign

2. Information sign

3. Runway sign

4. Location sign

The correct answer is: Information sign

The information sign is specifically designed to provide details about nearby facilities at the airport. These signs typically indicate the location of amenities such as restrooms, telephones, and other services available to pilots and passengers. They help users navigate the airport effectively, ensuring that they can find necessary services and facilities easily. In contrast, mandatory instruction signs convey regulations that must be followed, such as hold short instructions. Runway signs offer critical information regarding runways, including their designation and the distance remaining on the runway. Location signs are utilized to give pilots specific information about their location on the airport surface, helping with taxiing directions and situational awareness. Each of these signs serves unique and important functions at the airport, but only the information sign focuses on directing airport users to nearby facilities.