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Vipin Chauhan
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Asked: 2021-02-13T02:16:25+05:30 In:

Difference between taxiway and runway?

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      Runway:

      • Runways are the area where an aircraft takes off or lands.
      • It can be made of grass or a hard surface such as asphalt or concrete.
      • Runway markings are white with special markings on them to help a pilot when they are landing or taking off.
      • Most runways have numbers on the end. The number shows the runway’s compass direction.

      Taxiway:

      • A taxiway in an airport is a path which connects runways with ramps, hangars, terminals, and other facilities.
      • It can be made of a hard surface such as asphalt or concrete, although smaller airports sometimes use gravel or grass.
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      The main difference between a taxiway and a runway is that a taxiway is used for aircraft to move to and from the runway, while the runway is used for aircraft to take off and land.

      The taxiway is usually marked with yellow lines and arrows to indicate the direction of travel, while the runway is marked with white lines and numbers. A taxiway is also much shorter than a runway, usually only a few hundred feet in length.

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