New Taxiway Designations at EGLL
Heard today that there is a two stage plan to change the taxiway designations at Heathrow. This will be based on ICAO and CAA standards, using a numerical system for the stands (already implemented) and alphabetical lettering for the taxiways.
Stage 1 - From 27th Nov
All the cul de sacs will have an alphabetic designator to replace the block numbers.
The runway holding areas will be assigned names, but for the moment will keep their block numbers.
Stage 2 - From O:00 on 14th March 2004
All block numbers are to be withdrawn and the taxiways will then be referred to only by there alhabetical titles. The outer taxiway will be Alpha, the inner taxiway will be Bravo etc and the blocks between will be 'links'. The entrance to the runway holds will also have names and all runway entry/egress points (At both Cat 1 and Cat 3 holds) will have alphanumeric titles.
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