Taxiway

“taxiway” means a defined path on a land aerodrome established for the taxiing of aircraft
and intended to provide a link between one part of the aerodrome and another including
rapid exit taxiway, that is, a taxiway connected to a runway at an acute angle and designed
to allow landing aeroplanes to turn off at higher speeds than are achieved on other exit
taxiways.

A defined path on a land aerodrome established for the taxiing of aircraft and intended to provide a link between one
part of the aerodrome and another, including:


a) Aircraft stand taxilane. A portion of an apron designated as a taxiway and intended to provide access to aircraft stands
only.


b) Apron taxiway. A portion of a taxiway system located on an apron and intended to provide a through taxi route across
the apron.


c) Rapid exit taxiway. A taxiway connected to a runway at an acute angle and designed to allow landing aeroplanes to
turn off at higher speeds than are achieved on other exit taxiways thereby minimizing runway occupancy times.

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