In aviation terminology, which statement best defines taxiing?

In aviation terminology, which statement best defines taxiing?

• A. The process of de-icing
• B. The movement of an aircraft under its own power on the surface of the airport
• C. The act of fueling
• D. The procedure to board passengers

Answer: (B)

Taxiing refers to the aircraft moving on the ground under its own engine power, on the airport surface. This happens at low speed as it travels from the gate to the runway before takeoff or from the runway after landing to the gate. It’s controlled by the flight crew using the engines to propel the aircraft, often guided by ground control and taxiways. This is different from de-icing (removing ice with fluids), fueling (adding fuel), or boarding passengers. If the aircraft is being moved by a tug or tractor without using its own engines, that movement isn’t taxiing.

Taxiing refers to the aircraft moving on the ground under its own engine power, on the airport surface. This happens at low speed as it travels from the gate to the runway before takeoff or from the runway after landing to the gate. It’s controlled by the flight crew using the engines to propel the aircraft, often guided by ground control and taxiways. This is different from de-icing (removing ice with fluids), fueling (adding fuel), or boarding passengers. If the aircraft is being moved by a tug or tractor without using its own engines, that movement isn’t taxiing.