6.2 APRON  (TAXIING)

The problem:

—  No major unsolved congestions with normal aircraft today

Problems arising from the UHCA:

• Wing span
  • Clearance from other moving and fixed objects
• High weight on apron
  • Bridges, tunnels underneath the apron
• Aircraft length
  • Effect on turning
  • Clearance from other moving and fixed objects

Solutions for a UHCA:

• Same as runways
• Same as runways
• Short taxiways
  • Place UHCA at special terminals