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Separation Distance between Taxiway and respective masses located in space by a definite distance. Check FAQs
S=0.5(SW+WS)
S - Separation Distance?SW - Strip Width?WS - Wing Span?

Separation Distance between Runway and Parallel Taxiway Example

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64Edit=0.5(83Edit+45Edit)
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Separation Distance between Runway and Parallel Taxiway Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
S=0.5(SW+WS)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
S=0.5(83m+45m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
S=0.5(83+45)
LAST Step Evaluate
S=64m

Separation Distance between Runway and Parallel Taxiway Formula Elements

Variables
Separation Distance
Separation Distance between Taxiway and respective masses located in space by a definite distance.
Symbol: S
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Strip Width
Strip Width considered of the runway. Runway Strip is the area surrounding runway that is suitable for reducing damage to aircraft in the event of Unintentional excursion from the runway surface.
Symbol: SW
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Wing Span
Wing Span considered of the runway is the distance from one wingtip to the other wingtip.
Symbol: WS
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Separation Distance

​Go Separation Distance given Wing Tip Clearance
S=WS+C+Z
​Go Separation Distance between Taxiway and Object
S=(WSpan2)+C+Z
​Go Separation Distance between Aircraft Stand Taxi lane-to-object
S=(WSpan2)+dL+Z

Other formulas in Taxiway Width category

​Go Taxiway Width
TWidth=TM+2C
​Go Maximum Outer Main Gear Wheel Span given Taxiway Width
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​Go Clearance between Outer Main Gear Wheel and Taxiway Edge given Taxiway Width
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​Go Strip Width given Separation Distance between Runway and Parallel Taxiway
SW=(S0.5)-WS

How to Evaluate Separation Distance between Runway and Parallel Taxiway?

Separation Distance between Runway and Parallel Taxiway evaluator uses Separation Distance = 0.5*(Strip Width+Wing Span) to evaluate the Separation Distance, Separation Distance between Runway and Parallel Taxiway is defined based on premise that any part of aircraft on taxiway centerline must not protrude into associated runway strip area. Separation Distance is denoted by S symbol.

How to evaluate Separation Distance between Runway and Parallel Taxiway using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Separation Distance between Runway and Parallel Taxiway, enter Strip Width (SW) & Wing Span (WS) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Separation Distance between Runway and Parallel Taxiway

What is the formula to find Separation Distance between Runway and Parallel Taxiway?
The formula of Separation Distance between Runway and Parallel Taxiway is expressed as Separation Distance = 0.5*(Strip Width+Wing Span). Here is an example- 64 = 0.5*(83+45).
How to calculate Separation Distance between Runway and Parallel Taxiway?
With Strip Width (SW) & Wing Span (WS) we can find Separation Distance between Runway and Parallel Taxiway using the formula - Separation Distance = 0.5*(Strip Width+Wing Span).
What are the other ways to Calculate Separation Distance?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Separation Distance-
  • Separation Distance=Wing Span+Clearance Distance+Wing Tip ClearanceOpenImg
  • Separation Distance=(Span of Wing/2)+Clearance Distance+Wing Tip ClearanceOpenImg
  • Separation Distance=(Span of Wing/2)+Lateral Deviation+Wing Tip ClearanceOpenImg
Can the Separation Distance between Runway and Parallel Taxiway be negative?
Yes, the Separation Distance between Runway and Parallel Taxiway, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Separation Distance between Runway and Parallel Taxiway?
Separation Distance between Runway and Parallel Taxiway is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Separation Distance between Runway and Parallel Taxiway can be measured.
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