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Taxiway inspection software is the platform airside operations teams use to run routine self-inspections of the taxiway system and keep defensible records across the airfield. Inspectly360 digitises the routine check of markings, holding-position signs, edge and centreline lighting, FOD, shoulders, and guidance signs in one record aligned to ICAO Annex 14 and FAA 14 CFR Part 139.
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Before and After Inspectly360
What changes once taxiway inspection software runs on one mobile-first platform with photo proof and live dashboards.
Before Inspectly360
- Faded holding-position markings and unlit signs are noticed by chance rather than on a structured round.
- An unserviceable taxiway lamp is radioed in and lost before anyone logs which fitting failed.
- FOD on the taxiway and erosion on the shoulders is picked up ad hoc with no record or trend.
- Whether the scheduled taxiway round was done is assumed until a defect surfaces too late.
- A defect on a paper round is written down but may never reach maintenance as a tracked action.
After Inspectly360
- Each holding-position sign and marking is a checklist item with a photo on any defect found.
- Each lamp outage is tagged to its fitting and circuit and routed straight to maintenance.
- FOD finds and shoulder defects are logged by location so recurring problems are traceable.
- Each scheduled inspection shows complete, late, or missed so coverage is visible at a glance.
- A failed item becomes a routed defect with an owner and a timestamped, searchable record.
What Is Taxiway Inspection Software, and How Do Airside Teams Use It Across a Taxiway System?
Taxiway inspection software is the platform airside operations teams use to run routine self-inspections of the taxiway system and keep defensible records across the airfield. Inspectly360 digitises the routine check of markings, holding-position signs, edge and centreline lighting, FOD, shoulders, and guidance signs in one record aligned to ICAO Annex 14 and FAA 14 CFR Part 139.327. Taxiway inspection software for airside operations teams running routine self-inspections of markings, holding-position signs, edge and centreline lighting, FOD, and shoulders.
Today the taxiway round is a paper form each duty officer runs differently, an unserviceable sign or lamp is radioed in and lost, and FOD on the surface is picked up without a record. When a faded holding-position marking goes unnoticed, a guidance sign outage is not logged, or someone needs to prove the scheduled round happened, the paper trail does not answer. Across the taxiway system, coverage is assumed rather than shown, so the operations manager cannot confirm every scheduled inspection was done.
Inspectly360 replaces that with mobile capture on iOS and Android: a routine self-inspection guides every round so signs, markings, lighting, and FOD are always checked, a defect requires a photo and becomes a routed action with an owner, and each scheduled inspection shows complete, late, or missed. Completed inspections are stored, timestamped, and searchable per taxiway and date when a record is needed.
- FAA 14 CFR Part 139.327 requires certificated airports to inspect the airfield, including taxiways, and keep records: 14 CFR 139.327
- ICAO Annex 14 sets the standards for taxiway markings, signs, and lighting that inspections are built around: ICAO Annex 14
How Does a Taxiway Inspection Run from a Routine Field Check to a Logged Defect and Record?
Airside operations teams follow this loop for routine taxiway self-inspections, defect routing, and the record.
- 1
Map the Taxiway System
Divide the taxiway system into segments and AGL circuits so each sign, lamp, and defect is recorded against a known location.
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Run the Routine Inspection
Duty staff work the self-inspection on mobile, checking markings, holding-position signs, lighting, FOD, and shoulders, even offline.
- 3
Capture Evidence on a Defect
A defect requires a photo against the segment or fitting, so severity can be judged rather than guessed from a note.
- 4
Route Defects to an Owner
Each defect becomes a routed action with an owner and deadline so it reaches maintenance, not just the page.
- 5
Track Completion and Store Records
Each scheduled inspection shows complete, late, or missed, and the record is stored and searchable per taxiway and date.
How Should an Airport Pilot Digital Taxiway Inspections Before Rolling Them Out to Every Taxiway?
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Pilot on One Taxiway Group
Start with one group of taxiways so the segments, AGL circuits, and inspection items are validated against real fitting and sign references before rollout to the rest of the taxiway system, runways, and aprons.
Access and Roles
Duty staff get inspection capture, maintenance gets the routed defects, and the operations manager gets the completion and coverage view per taxiway through role-based access.
Which Capabilities Help Teams Run Consistent Taxiway Self-Inspections of Signs, Lighting, and FOD?
The platform capabilities that power taxiway inspection software across every site.
Routine Inspection Templates
A standard self-inspection covers markings, holding-position signs, lighting, FOD, and shoulders. Why it matters: a guided round stops a faded marking or unlit sign being missed under time pressure.
Holding-position Sign Tracking
Each holding-position sign and marking is an item tied to its location. Why it matters: an unserviceable holding-position sign is a runway-incursion risk and a clear airside finding.
AGL Circuit Lamp Capture
Edge and centreline lamp outages are tagged to the fitting and circuit. Why it matters: an unlit taxiway lamp affects night routing and must reach maintenance with its exact location.
FOD and Shoulder Logging
FOD finds and shoulder erosion are logged by segment with a photo. Why it matters: a recurring FOD source or eroding shoulder is only fixable once the pattern is visible.
Completion Tracking
Each scheduled inspection shows complete, late, or missed. Why it matters: assumed coverage is the gap a self-inspection audit exposes on the taxiway system.
Searchable Taxiway Records
Completed inspections are stored, timestamped, and searchable per taxiway and date. Why it matters: a record found in seconds replaces a folder of paper rounds.
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Airside operations teams comparing Inspectly360 to paper inspection forms, spreadsheet logs, and WhatsApp photo trails see the difference fastest on routine self-inspection cadence, holding-position sign checks, taxiway lighting capture, FOD and shoulder condition, and defect routing aligned to ICAO Annex 14 and FAA 14 CFR Part 139.327.
| Topic | Typical Gaps | With Inspectly360 |
|---|---|---|
| Holding-position sign and marking checks | Faded holding-position markings and unlit signs are noticed by chance rather than on a structured round. | Each holding-position sign and marking is a checklist item with a photo on any defect found. |
| Edge and centreline lighting | An unserviceable taxiway lamp is radioed in and lost before anyone logs which fitting failed. | Each lamp outage is tagged to its fitting and circuit and routed straight to maintenance. |
| FOD and shoulder condition | FOD on the taxiway and erosion on the shoulders is picked up ad hoc with no record or trend. | FOD finds and shoulder defects are logged by location so recurring problems are traceable. |
| Routine inspection cadence | Whether the scheduled taxiway round was done is assumed until a defect surfaces too late. | Each scheduled inspection shows complete, late, or missed so coverage is visible at a glance. |
| Defect routing and record | A defect on a paper round is written down but may never reach maintenance as a tracked action. | A failed item becomes a routed defect with an owner and a timestamped, searchable record. |
What Changes for the Airside Operations Manager, Operations Duty Manager, and Airside Team?
What changes once taxiway inspection software is standardised on Inspectly360.
- Airside Operations Manager: A clear view of which taxiway inspections are complete, late, or missed without chasing each shift.
- Operations Duty Manager: A guided round that always covers signs, markings, lighting, and FOD across the taxiway system.
- Airside Operations Team: A routine inspection on mobile that takes minutes and evidences every defect with a photo.
- Airfield Maintenance Manager: Taxiway defects arriving as routed actions with location, not notes radioed and lost.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taxiway Inspection Software
What does taxiway inspection software cover on a routine round?
It guides the duty officer through the routine taxiway self-inspection on mobile, covering the items that matter on every round: paint markings, holding-position signs and markings, edge and centreline lighting, guidance signs, FOD, and shoulder condition. Each item is passed or failed, a defect requires a photo, and the completed round is stored against the taxiway segment. This means the same items are covered every time rather than depending on which officer is on shift. The value is consistency plus a searchable record, so instead of a folder of paper rounds the airport has every completed taxiway inspection stored per date and ready to produce when a self-inspection record is needed for a Part 139.327 review.
How does it handle holding-position signs and markings?
Each holding-position sign and marking is an inspection item tied to its location on the taxiway system, so a faded marking or an unserviceable sign is caught on a structured round rather than by chance. When a defect is found, a photo is required and the item routes to maintenance as a tracked action. This matters because holding-position signs and markings are directly tied to runway-incursion risk, and an unclear or unlit one is a serious airside finding. Tracking them as discrete items with location and photo evidence means the operations manager can show every holding position is being checked and that any defect is followed to a fix rather than noticed and forgotten.
Does the platform work offline on the taxiway system?
Yes. Inspections run fully offline on iOS and Android, which matters across a large taxiway system where signal is weak between segments and during night rounds. Duty staff complete the self-inspection and capture photos while offline, and the round syncs automatically once the device reconnects. The timestamp reflects when the round was actually done, not when it synced, which keeps the record accurate for a self-inspection review. Nothing is lost when a check is completed in a no-coverage area. This reliability matters because a tool that fails when signal drops would push staff back to paper rounds and undermine the consistency that digitising the inspection is meant to deliver.
What happens when an inspector finds a taxiway defect?
A defect requires a photo against the relevant segment or fitting and then becomes a routed action with an owner and a deadline, so it leaves the round and reaches maintenance as tracked work. This closes the gap where a defect noted on a paper round, or radioed in, never becomes an owned action. The defect carries its photo and location so maintenance can triage it without a second trip to find it. The result is that a taxiway inspection is not just proof a round happened; it starts the defect's lifecycle, with every finding followed from the field to a verified fix rather than left as a line on a sheet that nobody actions.
How does it track edge and centreline lighting outages?
Each edge and centreline taxiway lamp is tied to its fitting and AGL circuit, so an outage is logged against a known location rather than a verbal report. When an inspection finds an unserviceable lamp, it routes to maintenance with the fitting reference and a photo, and the platform keeps a running count of outages per circuit so a recurring fault is visible. Because taxiway lighting affects night routing and ground movement safety, capturing outages precisely matters: maintenance can go straight to the failed fitting, and the operations manager can see whether one circuit is failing repeatedly. This replaces the radio-it-in routine where a lamp outage is reported and then lost before anyone records which fitting failed.
How does it show whether every scheduled taxiway round was done?
Each scheduled inspection shows as complete, late, or missed, so the operations manager sees coverage across the taxiway system at a glance instead of assuming a round happened. A missed inspection is visible immediately rather than discovered when a defect surfaces too late. This completion view matters for a self-inspection program because the regulator expects evidence that scheduled checks are actually being done, not just defined. Rather than leafing through paper to confirm a round took place, the manager has a live picture of which taxiway inspections are current and which need attention, which makes coverage a fact across every duty shift rather than something taken on trust until a gap is found.
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