Taxiway Width Formula

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Taxiway Width is the width of a path for aircraft at an airport connecting runways with aprons, hangars, terminals and other facilities. Check FAQs
TWidth=TM+2C
TWidth - Taxiway Width?TM - Maximum Outer Main Gear Wheel Span?C - Clearance Distance?

Taxiway Width Example

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Here is how the Taxiway Width equation looks like.

45.4Edit=15.2Edit+215.1Edit
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Taxiway Width Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Taxiway Width?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
TWidth=TM+2C
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
TWidth=15.2m+215.1m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
TWidth=15.2+215.1
LAST Step Evaluate
TWidth=45.4m

Taxiway Width Formula Elements

Variables
Taxiway Width
Taxiway Width is the width of a path for aircraft at an airport connecting runways with aprons, hangars, terminals and other facilities.
Symbol: TWidth
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Maximum Outer Main Gear Wheel Span
Maximum Outer Main Gear Wheel Span is the distance between the outside edges of the main gear wheels.
Symbol: TM
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Clearance Distance
Clearance Distance is the gap or space between two surfaces adjacent to each other.
Symbol: C
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Taxiway Width category

​Go Maximum Outer Main Gear Wheel Span given Taxiway Width
TM=TWidth-(2C)
​Go Clearance between Outer Main Gear Wheel and Taxiway Edge given Taxiway Width
C=TWidth-TM2
​Go Separation Distance between Runway and Parallel Taxiway
S=0.5(SW+WS)
​Go Strip Width given Separation Distance between Runway and Parallel Taxiway
SW=(S0.5)-WS

How to Evaluate Taxiway Width?

Taxiway Width evaluator uses Taxiway Width = Maximum Outer Main Gear Wheel Span+2*Clearance Distance to evaluate the Taxiway Width, The Taxiway Width defined as the width of path for aircraft at an airport connecting runways with aprons, hangars, terminals and other facilities. Taxiway Width is denoted by TWidth symbol.

How to evaluate Taxiway Width using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Taxiway Width, enter Maximum Outer Main Gear Wheel Span (TM) & Clearance Distance (C) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Taxiway Width

What is the formula to find Taxiway Width?
The formula of Taxiway Width is expressed as Taxiway Width = Maximum Outer Main Gear Wheel Span+2*Clearance Distance. Here is an example- 45.4 = 15.2+2*15.1.
How to calculate Taxiway Width?
With Maximum Outer Main Gear Wheel Span (TM) & Clearance Distance (C) we can find Taxiway Width using the formula - Taxiway Width = Maximum Outer Main Gear Wheel Span+2*Clearance Distance.
Can the Taxiway Width be negative?
Yes, the Taxiway Width, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Taxiway Width?
Taxiway Width is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Taxiway Width can be measured.
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