taxiways

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

Translation

n.taxiways: paved strips between the runways on an aerodrome used by aircraft
n. pl.taxiways: the areas on an airport where aircraft move while taxiing

Phrases & Collocations

taxiways closed

using taxiways

taxiways ahead

inspect taxiways

clear taxiways

taxiing on taxiways

taxiways marked

access taxiways

taxiways under

taxiways exit

Example Sentences

the aircraft taxied along the taxiways towards the runway.

ground crew directed the plane onto the taxiways.

we observed several aircraft using the taxiways between flights.

the taxiways were wet after the heavy rain.

pilots must follow taxiway signs carefully.

maintenance crews inspected the taxiways for cracks.

the airport map clearly showed the taxiways and runways.

the taxiways connect the runway to the terminal.

air traffic controllers monitor aircraft movements on the taxiways.

the taxiways are illuminated for nighttime operations.

we waited at the holding point on the taxiways.

the taxiways were busy with departing and arriving planes.

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