Up & Over: Why Bridge Taxiways Are Unique And Complicated

If you have been a passenger and looked out the window while taxiing over a bridge, you might have seen a yellow sign that reads “NO STOPPING ON BRIDGE.” Pilots are conscious of the operational considerations that come with them, whether in Chicago, Tokyo-Haneda, Frankfurt, or the many other airports that utilize bridges. This article is dedicated to the examination of bridges at airports.