What is the average taxi speed of a boeing 737 with no weather conditions?

look, i have been in to the cockpit now, there's no average speed for texi, when i asked the pilot he didn't even know about one. so it depends where when and so on. but i know we didn't texi above 30 knots. cheers

look, i have been in to the cockpit now, there's no average speed for texi, when i asked the pilot he didn't even know about one. so it depends where when and so on. but i know we didn't texi above 30 knots. cheers

Thanks i figured it was over 20 knots, but i do know the 747 is about 25 knots on straight taxi way and 10 knots on turns. I also just read an article on how ryanair taxis faster than most airlines since they are a low budget airline and want to save money (fun fact). So i guess there is really no specific taxi speed. Thanks for your input though

In Atlanta, I've been on high speed taxis of around 35knots. Due to the very long taxi length to get to the runway, this is pretty customary around here.

There is not a restriction, but the airlines normally have in the SOP. Normal for any aircraft is 20 or 25 GS(Ground speed) on straigh taxiways, for 90 degrees turns the maximun speed must be 10 GS due to gear limitations, and in less than 90 degrees turns it can be 15 GS. On the ramps normally you have to be more careful, normally 10 or 15 GS.

Great question and one I've been thinking of recently. I have seen those rules of thumb for the 747 (25 kts and 10 in turns), but I've never been certain. Like the Atlanta example, I've seen some pilots really book it. However, I arrived on an ORD to FRA leg this past may on the new runway and the pilot CRAWLED to the gate. I think it was a 20 min. taxi.

 

Sounds like it varies.

Taxi speeds depend on the a/c type, and any airport restrictions in use. For a 747 to go round a tight bend at anything more than fast walking pace would be uncomfortable for the passengers and put quite a side load on the gear. It's a large a/c and carries a lot of weight and therefore momentum. At many airports there are speed restrictions EGLL for example has a restriction of 15kts. It "will" take you 20 minutes to get to the gate. Others like VHHH have very long straight taxiways and so weather and wind conditions permitting the pilots do get up to 25kts.

If the airport has lots of bends and intersections and is very busy then it would be quite dangerous to assume 30kts all the way from the rwy to the gate.

As for Ryanair: At LIMZ they do not taxi faster than anyone else. 15-20kts depending on from what rwy they are departing.

_{I've heard that around 20kts is right when there is other aircraft around, but on a straight taxiway, with nothing else around then it is perfectly acceptable for 35-40kts.}

Hi all!

It's all in the docs that come with the NGX. FCTM Ch2 for ground operations in general ans specifically 2.3 for reccomended taxi speeds. 20kt for normal taxi, 30kt for long straight segments and 10kt for turns with significant angles (read >45¤).

Hope it helps

Not counting aircraft type, gear loading, etc, the only restrictions I've heard of were for

making turns. I know of one blogger who runs the airbus 319, 320, etc say that the FAA

docked him on a checkride once for making a turn over 10 knots.. He said you can make

turns with those planes at about 15 knots with no real problems, but the FAA frowns on it.

Myself, I usually max out at about 30 knots on long straights, and about 10 knots on 90 degree

turns. Maybe a little faster on a curved turnoff, but I'm usually down to 10 at the end of

the turnoff, as another turn is often next..

I'm often playing a Southwest buoy, and they do tend to taxi fairly quick if the conditions

are ok for it. IE: long straights, they don't dawdle around at 15 knots, if 30 is safe.

Gotta sked to keep..

_{I've heard that around 20kts is right when there is other aircraft around, but on a straight taxiway, with nothing else around then it is perfectly acceptable for 35-40kts.}

 

I think you heard wrong! At that speed the aerodynamic surfaces will react and directional control would be difficult in windy conditions. Just watch a stationary a/c of any type with a 40kt gale blowing.

35-40kts is the equivalent of Force 8 on the Beaufort scale!!!!!

I think you heard wrong! At that speed the aerodynamic surfaces will react and directional control would be difficult in windy conditions. Just watch a stationary a/c of any type with a 40kt gale blowing.

35-40kts is the equivalent of Force 8 on the Beaufort scale!!!!!

 

Sure, I'm happy to be corrected. I do admit, 40kts did sound a little fast!

About 15-20 Knots.

say that the FAA docked him on a checkride once for making a turn over 10 knots..

 

Yep, sometimes 10-12kt speed may damage tire on sharp turns.

Sure, I'm happy to be corrected. I do admit, 40kts did sound a little fast!

At those sort of wind speeds the a/c at your local flying club would all be tied down. People using the sim don't get a true perspective of their surroundings nor of their ground speed. Also they don't get any feedback in terms of momentum, centrifugal force or G-force. Nor do they get told off by the tower! If you have a wing view then you will see that 15-20kts is fast enough. 20-25kts on a long straight taxiway with no other traffic taking into account any slopes would be the maximum in terms of safety.