If ATC says 'Taxi to Runway,' what should you do?

• A. Follow ATC routing to the assigned runway while maintaining safe distance from other aircraft.
• B. Taxi to the nearest exit only.
• C. Wait for further clearance before moving.
• D. Contact ground crew for permission.

Answer: (A)

When ATC says “Taxi to Runway,” you are being cleared to move on the prescribed taxi routes toward that runway and to maintain safe distance from other aircraft and obstacles as you proceed. Start taxiing along the assigned path and follow ATC’s directions, stopping only if you’re told to hold or if you encounter a situation that requires further guidance. This is why the correct approach is to proceed to the runway; it is not about heading to the nearest exit, waiting for more clearance, or seeking permission from ground crew.