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Generated: 2026-07-21 16:21 UTC Catalog checked: 2026-07-12 Supplement layer: none selected Source: CheckMyAFI (https://checkmyafi.com)
Q: UFC 3-260-04
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UFC 3-260-04 is the Unified Facilities Criteria for Airfield and Heliport Marking, current as of 16 May 2018 [UFC 3-260-04]. It was prepared by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center and supersedes Air Force Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 04-2, Standard Airfield Pavement Marking Schemes, dated 19 July 2004 [UFC 3-260-04].

The document is authorized for public release with unlimited distribution [UFC 3-260-04] and is referenced across multiple Air Force publications for airfield marking standards, including DAFMAN 11-230 [DAFMAN 11-230 para 7.1] and AFMAN 11-218 [AFMAN 11-218 para 2.2.3], which direct personnel to refer to UFC 3-260-04 for guidance on airfield marking and visual air navigation systems.

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Controlling Air Force guidance (quoted)

AFPAM 10-219V4 para 1.3, p. 11 (effective/current as of 2024-06-26)

Landing Mat and Accessories T.O. 35E2-5-1-WA-1 Crushed Stone Crater Repair and Line-of-Sight Profile Measurement for Rapid Runway Repair TSPWG M 3-270-01.3-270-07 Airfield Damage Repair UFC 3-250-03 Standard Practice Manual for Flexible Pavements UFC 3-250-08FA Standard Practice for Sealing Joints and Cracks in Rigid and Flexible Pavements UFC 3-250-09FA Aggregate Surfaced Roads and Airfields Areas UFC 3-250-11 Soil Stabilization and Modification for Pavements UFC 3-260-02 Pavement Design for Airfields UFC 3-260-03 Standard Practice for Airfield Pavement Evaluation ADR Technical References UFC 3-260-04 Airfield and Heliport Marking UFC 3-260-11FA Model Design-Build (D-B) Request for Proposal (RFP) For Airfield Contracts UFC 3-260-16 O&M Manual: Standard Practice for Airfield Pavement Cond

Official source: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a4/publication/afpam10-219v4/afpam10-219v4_airfield_damage_repair_capabilities_(camera_ready).pdf View in PDF →
CFETP 1C7X1C1 para 3.6 (effective/current as of 2024-05-17)

- - 2.6. Memorandum of Agreement 5 - - - 2.7. Support Agreement 5 - - - 2.8. Office File Plan 5 - - - 2.9. File Disposition 5 - - - 3. Contingency/Expeditionary Operations TR: AFDP 3-0, AFI 10-202, DAFI 10-401, AFI 10- 404, AFI 11-235, AFI 10-2501, AFMAN 11-218, DAFMAN 13-217, AFMAN 24-306, AFH 10- 222v1, AFPD 10-4, AFTTP 3-2.64, ATP 3-04.17, AFTTP 3-2.23, AFTTP 3-4.13V2, AFTTP 3-4.7, AFTTP 3-2.68, UFC 3- 260-04, TC 21-305-20, UFC 3-260-01 and UFC 3-535-01 3.1. Air Force Force Generation (AFFORGEN) 5 A - - 3.2. Force Modules 5 A - - 3.3. Base Operation Support 7 - - - 3.4. Senior Airport Authority (SAA) 7 - - - 3.5. Minimum Operating Strip (MOS) 7 A - B 3.6. Night Vision Devices (NVD) Ops TR: AFMAN 24-306 A - - 3.7. Airfield Battle Damage Assessment 7 - - - 3.8. AM UTC Mission Capability (

Official source: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a3/publication/cfetp1c7x1c1/cfetp1c7x1c1.pdf
DAFMAN 11-230 para 7.1, p. 56 (effective/current as of 2025-11-21)

se or operation) Use Only.” Facilities/Instrument flight procedures which have been placed in operation using Chapter 24 guidance must be re-inspected to normal standards as soon as circumstances permit. 6.4. FTIP Flight Inspection Requirements. See Chapter 14. Figure 6.1. FAA Form 8200-17, FIPC Basic Form. Chapter 7 IMPLEMENTING FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION ORDER 8260.3 7.1. Paragraph 1-2-3. Approval. For USAF specific guidance, refer to AFMAN 32-1040, Civil Engineering Airfield Infrastructure Systems for Airfield Marking, and Visual Air Navigation Systems. Refer to Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-260-01, Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design, UFC 3-260-04, Airfield and Heliport Marking, Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design and UFC 3-535-01, Visual Air Navigation Facilitie

Official source: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a3/publication/dafman11-230/dafman11-230.pdf View in PDF →
AFMAN 11-218 para 2.2.3, p. 5 (effective/current as of 2024-02-06)

, 2.1.14. UFC 3-260-01, Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design, 2.1.15. UFC 3-260-04, Airfield and Helicopter Marking, and 2.1.16. UFC 3-535-01, Visual Air Navigation Facilities. 2.2. Wing Commander or Equivalent. Wing Commanders will establish: 2.2.1. Training and evaluation requirements of personnel who are involved with aircraft movement on the ground; authorized to start, run, or test engines; or authorized to taxi. (T-3). 2.2.2. Supervision and training requirements when authorizing programs that allow unqualified personnel to occupy a pilot seat during taxi (see paragraph 3.11); include briefing requirements, emergency procedures, and egress procedures. (T-3). 2.2.3. Personal protective equipment requirements in accordance with DAFMAN 91-203, Air Force Occupational Safety, Fire, a

Official source: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a3/publication/afman11-218/afman11-218.pdf View in PDF →

Supplement deltas

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Federal / DoD standards implemented (quoted)

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