# 9.5 Taxi Speed Limits

Taxi speed is critical for:

- Safety
- Passenger comfort
- Ground operations

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</div>### Standard Taxi Speeds

- Normal taxi → approx. **20 kt**
- Outside apron → max **30 kt**

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</div>### Special Cases

- High-speed exit → **40 kt (max 50 kt)**
- Tight turns → max **15 kt**

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</div>### Operational Importance

Excessive taxi speed increases:

- Brake wear
- Risk of runway/taxiway excursions
- Passenger discomfort

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</div>### Core Rule

**“Taxi speed must always match environment.”**