I have been using the plane as a mode of transport for years, so I thought I was totally acquainted about the whole layout of the airport itself. However, when I last visited the airport I saw these weird looking
airport flags around the runway. I was curious so I started researching about them.
According to history books, flags have already been used to identify different kingdoms. China has been one of the proponents for the creation of them. Aside from identifying their kingdom, it has been used as signals in wars to synchronize the movements of their massive armies. The Chinese concept was borrowed and later on became an indispensable item for the kingdom. An ancient invention that is still very applicable up to this moment and to the years to come.
Today, it has been used in airports as a signal for incoming vehicles (usually planes) that there are obstacles along the way. An
airport flag could be seen a hundred yards away and are usually 3 feet by 3 feet in size. The color is specifically chosen to be really vibrant especially during the daytime. Its usual color is checkered international orange and white.
After understanding the use of those markers and airport flags, I realized one thing. Everything has a specific purpose regardless of its size and shape. Just like those markers and flags on the runway, it may be insignificant for common people riding the airplane but for the pilots and the workers in the airport it is an indispensable item which may save them from disaster.
by:
The Flagman
