Which statement describes a Parallel Taxiway?

Which statement describes a Parallel Taxiway?

• A. Runs parallel to the runway; more effecient
• B. Connects the center of the runway with the parking apron and maintenance apron
• C. Slanted; allows aircraft to exit the runway at a faster speed
• D. Taxi route through an apron

Answer: (A)

A Parallel Taxiway runs alongside the runway, providing a separate route for aircraft to move between the runway and the apron or other ground areas without crossing the active runway. This layout boosts efficiency by reducing runway occupation time—aircraft can exit or enter the runway without interrupting arrivals or departures—and it improves safety by keeping taxiing traffic clear of the runway’s flight operations. The statement describes this setup exactly: it runs parallel to the runway and enhances efficiency. The other options refer to different types of taxiways—an angled fast-exit, a route through the apron, or a connection to the runway center—that don’t convey the parallel arrangement and its efficiency benefits.

A Parallel Taxiway runs alongside the runway, providing a separate route for aircraft to move between the runway and the apron or other ground areas without crossing the active runway. This layout boosts efficiency by reducing runway occupation time—aircraft can exit or enter the runway without interrupting arrivals or departures—and it improves safety by keeping taxiing traffic clear of the runway’s flight operations. The statement describes this setup exactly: it runs parallel to the runway and enhances efficiency. The other options refer to different types of taxiways—an angled fast-exit, a route through the apron, or a connection to the runway center—that don’t convey the parallel arrangement and its efficiency benefits.