Which holding position markings are located farther from the runway centerline on taxiway/runway intersections where Cat II operations are authorized?

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Cat II holding position markings are used at taxiway/runway intersections where Cat II/III operations are authorized. They are placed farther from the runway centerline than standard hold markings to provide an extended protection area for precision approach operations in low-visibility conditions. This extra distance helps ensure that aircraft on the taxiway and arriving or departing aircraft on the approach path do not interfere with each other, particularly when the ILS or runway environment needs clear protection. The other markings serve different functions: standard hold markings are the regular point closer to the runway, taxiway edge markings show the taxiway boundaries, and TACAN checkpoint markings relate to navigation checks rather than hold positions.