How can a pilot determine how much runway is left during a landing roll out?

Determining how much runway is left during a landing roll out is critical for pilot safety, and the use of runway remaining signs is a standard procedure. These signs consist of black numbers on a white background that indicate the distance (in thousands of feet) to the end of the runway. Pilots can easily see these signs as they land and roll out, providing a clear and immediate understanding of how much runway they have available. This information is vital for making decisions about stopping the aircraft safely, especially when landing with a full load or in adverse conditions.

While runway markings and electronic flight displays can provide pertinent information, they do not directly indicate the available runway length like the remaining distance signs do. Visual inspection is also helpful but can be subjective and less reliable in determining exact distances. The signs offer a standardized and easily interpreted method for pilots to assess their remaining runway length, making them the most straightforward and effective tool for this purpose.