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Helicopter/Powered‐Lift Arrival Separation

JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

Separate an arriving helicopter or powered‐lift aircraft from other helicopters or powered‐lift aircraft by ensuring that it does not land until one of the following conditions exists:

  1. A preceding, arriving helicopter or powered‐lift aircraft has come to a stop or taxied off the landing area. (See FIG 3-11-3 and FIG 3-11-4.)
    Helicopter Arrival Separation
    FIG 3-11-3 Helicopter Arrival Separation
    Helicopter Arrival Separation
    FIG 3-11-4 Helicopter Arrival Separation
  2. A preceding, departing helicopter or powered‐lift aircraft has left the landing area. (See FIG 3-11-5.)
    Helicopter Arrival Separation
    FIG 3-11-5 Helicopter Arrival Separation