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Flight Phase

Taxiway

A defined path at an aerodrome, established for the taxiing of aircraft and intended to provide a link between one part of the aerodrome and another, including runways, aprons, and hangars.

Quick answer: A defined path at an aerodrome, established for the taxiing of aircraft and intended to provide a link between one part of the aerodrome and another, including runways, aprons, and hangars.

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Quick answer

A defined path at an aerodrome, established for the taxiing of aircraft and intended to provide a link between one part of the aerodrome and another, including runways, aprons, and hangars.

Why it matters

Taxiway matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Taxiway?

In this glossary, Taxiway refers to: A defined path at an aerodrome, established for the taxiing of aircraft and intended to provide a link between one part of the aerodrome and another, including runways, aprons, and hangars.

How is Taxiway used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Keluar dari runway ke kanan di Taxiway Echo, lalu ikuti instruksi ground ke apron."

Why does Taxiway matter in aviation?

Taxiway matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Taxiway?

Taxiway is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Taxiway belong to?

In this glossary, Taxiway is grouped under Flight Phase. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A defined path at an aerodrome, established for the taxiing of aircraft and intended to provide a link between one part of the aerodrome and another, including runways, aprons, and hangars.

Operational example

Exit the runway to the right on Taxiway Echo, then follow ground instructions to the apron.

Localized term

Taxiway

Localized example

Keluar dari runway ke kanan di Taxiway Echo, lalu ikuti instruksi ground ke apron.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Phase

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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