How do aircraft typically park after taxiing?

Aircraft typically park after taxiing by operating under their own power. Once an aircraft completes its taxiing on the runway or taxiway after landing, it uses its engines to maneuver toward the designated parking area, which is usually a gate at an airport terminal. This self-propulsion allows for precise control and positioning of the aircraft alongside the terminal and ensures that it can reach its parking space efficiently without the need for additional assistance from ground crews initially.

While ground crew assistance is crucial for follow-up tasks such as directing the aircraft to a specific parking spot or handling loading and unloading processes, the primary method of moving the aircraft into position directly after taxiing relies on the aircraft’s own operating capabilities.