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ATC is using primary surveillance radar, the pilot can expect that the aircraft will be identified on departure within _____ from the end of the runway.

  • A
    1 NM
  • B
    2 NM
  • C
    3 NM
  • D
    5 NM

ICAO Doc 4444
8.6.2.4 PSR IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES

8.6.2.4.1 Where PSR is used for identification, aircraft may be identified by one or more of the following procedures:

b) by correlating an observed radar position indication with an aircraft which is known to have just departed, provided that the identification is established within 2 km (1 NM) from the end of the runway used. Particular care should be taken to avoid confusion with aircraft holding over or overflying the aerodrome, or with aircraft departing from or making a missed approach over adjacent runways; (...)

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