What term describes the period from when an aircraft first moves under its own power from the ramp blocks until it comes to rest at the ramp blocks?

• A. Actual Block to Block
• B. Taxi Time
• C. Ramp Time
• D. Flight Time

Answer: (A)

The period described is the total time from when the aircraft starts moving under its own power from the gate until it comes to rest at the gate on arrival. That is the full trip time, including taxi-out, the airborne portion, and taxi-in. In airline terminology this is known as the block-to-block time, with the “Actual” qualifier highlighting that it reflects the real, elapsed duration from gate departure to gate arrival.

Taxi time covers only the ground movement on the ramp and taxiways, not the flight itself. Flight time covers only the airborne portion. Ramp time isn’t a standard term for this measurements. So the term that best fits the entire sequence from leaving the gate to returning to the gate is Actual Block to Block time.