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expressed. Figure 11.14 shows corresponding
clearance radii and the way in which the aircraft
characteristics for a 180° turn define the
minimum acceptable pavement width that is
necessary.

150ft (45 m)

80ft (24 m)
Additional fillet
as required for
edge margin
FAA lead-in fillet
75ft
Track of outside edge (23 m)
of outboard wheel
Centreline of runway

150ft
(45 m)
Fig. 11.15 Aircraft:airport compatibility – runway and
taxiway intersections (> 90°). Figure shows Boeing 777-
200/300. Courtesy Boeing Commercial Airplane Group

75 ft
Approx 14 ft (23 m)
(4 m)
FAA lead-in fillet
85 ft (26 m)
150 ft (45 m)
Track of outside edge
of outboard wheel
Centreline of runway

150 ft (45 m)

Fig. 11.16 Aircraft:airport compatibility – runway and
taxiway intersections (90°). Figure shows Boeing 777-
200/300. Courtesy Boeing Commercial Airplane Group