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Old 18th March 2012, 05:24 PM
Ryan N Ryan N is offline
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Default Speed Of Planes On The Ground

At what speed to planes travel as they approach the runway for take off and as they approach the gates after landing?

Is it different between airports in Australia and around the world?

Is it different between the different types of aircrafts?

Will the speed be different if the distance between the gate and runway is short and long?
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Old 18th March 2012, 06:45 PM
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It depends on where they are going.

Generally turns are made below 10kts (about 18kph), while on a straight taxiway they get up to about 30kts (about 55kph).

Obviously the speed in tight areas, and areas that need turns, is lower. Initially approaching the gate is done at about 5kts, slowing down as the aircraft nears the gate.

It also depends on the aircraft type... an A380 is going to taxi around in a much more gentle manner than a Dash 8.
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Old 19th March 2012, 07:01 PM
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It depends on where they are going.
.. and how late they are!!
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