Simultaneous Same Direction Operation

Authorize simultaneous, same direction operations on parallel runways, on parallel landing strips, or on a runway and a parallel landing strip only when the following conditions are met:

1. Operations are conducted in VFR conditions unless visual separation is applied.
2. Two‐way radio communication is maintained with the aircraft involved and pertinent traffic information is issued.
3. The distance between the parallel runways or landing strips is in accordance with those specified in TBL 3-8-1.

   TBL 3-8-1 Same Direction Distance Minima

   Aircraft category	Minimum distance (feet) between parallel
   	Runway centerlines	Edges of adjacent strips or runway and strip
   Category I or Category II	300	200
   If either aircraft is a Category III	500	400
   If either aircraft is a Heavy	700	600