01.4 Separation Standards
1. Radar Separation Minima
Lateral Separation
- Standard: 5 NM
Vertical Separation
- 1000 ft (RVSM airspace)
- 2000 ft (non-RVSM where applicable)
2. Application
Controllers must:
- Ensure continuous monitoring
- Anticipate loss of separation
- Apply corrective action early
3. Reduced Separation (if applicable)
- Subject to local SOPs
- Requires surveillance system performance criteria
4. Wake Turbulence Considerations
- Apply additional spacing where required