Air carrier Captain reported it is unclear if the pavement west of Runway 8R at ELP is designated as a displaced threshold. There are no markings on the pavement or airport chart.
Synopsis
Air carrier Captain reported it is unclear if the pavement west of Runway 8R at ELP is designated as a displaced threshold. There are no markings on the pavement or airport chart.
Narrative
We were in ELP taxiing outbound via the ramp towards Taxiway K to hold short Runway 8R Approach at K. When we switched to Tower; we were told Cleared for takeoff Runway 8R at K". In our brief we had talked about how the area to the west of the threshold of 8R isn't marked as a displaced threshold and looks on the airport moving map and 10-9 just like a taxiway; except without a taxiway alphanumeric name. So we had decided it wasn't part of the runway surface and shouldn't be used for takeoff; the way a displaced threshold can be used for takeoff. To make sure we were legal we taxied to the threshold of 8R and departed from there. I'd like some clarification on this. I have several questions. Is the pavement west of the threshold of 8R legal to use for takeoff? If so; why is it legal; since it's not marked as a displaced threshold? What would you call it if it's not a displaced threshold? SAN Runway 27 and SJC Runway 30R both have displaced thresholds that are clearly marked on the Airport Moving Map; the 10-9 and the pavement itself but there are no such markings on ELP 8R. Should there be? This might be a good thing to address on the ELP company information page. Clarification regarding my questions about that area west of the threshold of 8R at ELP and maybe a note in the company information page to prevent similar confusion."
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