Commercial Fixed Wing
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 125; Flight Crew Type 1059
Confusion; Situational Awareness; Distraction
Ground Event / Encounter Other / Unknown
General None Reported / Taken
Airport
While back taxiing west to lineup for takeoff on Runway 10; it appears the usable surface of the runway extends well beyond where it actually does. This is because the unprepared surface west of Runway 10 threshold is the same color as the runway which is bleached white and the runway threshold line is white and does nor contrast well against the runway surface. It was noticeable to both me and my First Officer. Given that MBPV [Controllers] often gives orders to back taxi quickly to accommodate arrivals; this could be a hazard. Night operations could also add to the threat.
An Air Carrier pilot reported the surface area before the landing threshold appears to look like a usable runway surface and could cause confusion while back taxiing for departure which is a common procedure at this airport.