taxiway

[US]/ˈtæksiweɪ/
[UK]/ˈtæksiweɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a path on an airport for aircraft to taxi to and from the runway
Word Forms
Pluraltaxiways

Phrases & Collocations

taxiway design

taxiway markings

taxiway incursion

taxiway lights

taxiway width

taxiway clearance

taxiway status

taxiway system

taxiway assignment

taxiway plan

Example Sentences

the aircraft taxied along the taxiway before takeoff.

the taxiway was closed for maintenance work.

pilots must follow the taxiway markings carefully.

the airport has multiple taxiways for efficient operations.

taxiway incursions can lead to serious accidents.

ground control instructed the plane to proceed to the taxiway.

all aircraft must yield to those on the taxiway.

the taxiway lights help pilots navigate at night.

during foggy conditions, the taxiway can be hard to see.

he checked the taxiway for any obstructions before landing.

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