# Taxiway

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> A taxiway comes into play the moment an aircraft needs to move between a runway and a parking stand, cargo apron, or holding point—under its own power and under continuous air traffic control instruction.

A taxiway comes into play the moment an aircraft needs to move between a runway and a parking stand, cargo apron, or holding point—under its own power and under continuous air traffic control instruction. These paved, marked paths link runways with terminals, aprons, and holding areas, and are equipped with centerline markings, stop bars, lighting, and signage to prevent incursions onto active runways. In air cargo operations, efficient taxiway routing directly affects turnaround times and station throughput. Unlike the runway, a taxiway is never used for takeoff or landing.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxiway](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxiway)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
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| Term | Taxiway |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 89 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxiway |

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