Plain English Meaning
The roads at an airport that aircraft use to move between the runway and the parking or terminal areas.
Full Definition
A defined path on an airport, established for the surface movement of aircraft between runways, ramps, hangars, terminals, and other airport areas. Taxiways are typically marked with a continuous yellow centerline and may include yellow edge lines, hold-short markings, and lighted blue edge lights for night operations.
Context Anchor
Pilots encounter taxiways on airport diagrams, airport signs and markings, and in ground movement instructions from air traffic control.