Pilots reported the Runway Holding Position Markings at Runway 26R and Taxiway D at ATL airport are dirty and faded; making them difficult to identify.
Synopsis
Pilots reported the Runway Holding Position Markings at Runway 26R and Taxiway D at ATL airport are dirty and faded; making them difficult to identify.
Narrative
At Atlanta International airport (ATL); after leaving the non-movement area at the FBO; the flight crew was instructed by Ground Control to taxi up and hold short of Runway 26 right (R) at Taxiway Delta (D). The Pilot Flying positioned the aircraft on the north side of Runway 26R at Taxiway D five to ten feet short of the Runway Holding Position Marking; which was well-painted; clean; and easy to identify. After holding short; Ground Control instructed the flight crew to cross Runway 26R at Taxiway D and hold short of Runway 26 left (L) at Taxiway D. After crossing the centerline of Runway 26R; the Pilot Flying began slowing the taxi speed of the aircraft as it approached the far side of the Runway. The taxi speed was further reduced while both the Pilot Flying and the Pilot Monitoring attempted to identify the Runway Holding Position Marking on the south side of Runway 26R at Taxiway D. The Runway Holding Position Marking at this location was faded; dirty; and difficult to identify. The aircraft was moving forward; but at a much slower speed so as not to inadvertently cross the Runway Holding Position Marking on the northside of Runway 26L at Taxiway D. Almost simultaneously; both the Pilot Flying and the Pilot Monitoring were able to see the Runway Holding Position Marking on the south side of Runway 26R at Taxiway D; this coincided with a radio call from Ground Control to continue exiting the Runway 26R area. The aircraft had not stopped in the Runway area but was proceeding forward slowly to ensure the flight crew could identify the correct side of the Runway Holding Position Marking.Taxiway D crossing at Runways 26R and 26L are in hot spots one and two. Before beginning the taxi to Runway 27L; both crew members had the Airport Diagram displayed on their iPad. The flight crew had briefed on the extra vigilance needed at these intersections. Proceeding at a slower taxi speed while trying to identify a Runway Holding Position Marking; that was dirty and faded; is prudent on the part of the flight crew. Taxiing the aircraft at a normal speed would only be possible if this area's Runway and Taxiway markings had been better maintained.
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Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.