5 / 20

A separation minimum shall be applied between a LIGHT or MEDIUM aircraft and a HEAVY aircraft and between a LIGHT aircraft and a MEDIUM aircraft when the heavier aircraft is making a low or missed approach and the lighter aircraft is landing on the same runway in the opposite direction or on a parallel opposite direction runway separated by…

  • A
    less than 760 m.
  • B
    less than 730 m.
  • C
    760 m.
  • D
    730 m.

Refer to figure.
According to ICAO Doc 4444:

Time-Based Wake Turbulence Separation Minima for Arriving & Departing Aircraft Opposite Directions

when the heavier of the aircraft involved is performing a missed approach (or low approach) and the lighter aircraft is operating in the opposite direction for:

  • Take off
  • Landing on the same runway
  • Landing on a parallel runway with less than 760 m between them
Light aircraft opposes a medium aircraft.
Light or medium aircraft oppose a heavy aircraft.		2 minutes

Your Notes (not visible to others)



This question has appeared on the real examination, you can find the related countries below.

  • United Kingdom
    3
  • Austro Control
    2
  • Latvia
    2
  • Iceland
    1
  • Poland
    1
Keyboard Shortcut Use Keyboard Shortcuts