rapid-exit taxiway

rapid-exit taxiway

Taxiways linked to runways at an angle that permits aircraft to exit the runway at high speeds (40–58 mph or 65–93 km/h). The intersection angle of such taxiways should not be less than 25° nor greater than 45°. Ideally, it should be 30°. The recommended design radius of curve is at least 605 yards (550 m) for runways with code 3 or 4 and 302 yards (275 m) for runways with code 1 or 2. These taxiways should include a straight distance after the turnoff curve sufficient for an existing aircraft to come to a full stop clear of any intersecting runway.