Simultaneous Opposite Direction Operation

Authorize simultaneous opposite 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.
2. Two‐way radio communication is maintained with the aircraft involved and pertinent traffic information is issued.
3. The distance between the runways or landing strips is in accordance with the minima in TBL 3-8-2.

   TBL 3-8-2 Opposite Direction Distance Minima

   Type of Operation	Minimum distance (feet) between parallel
   	Runway centerlines	Edges of adjacent strips or runway and strip
   Between sunrise and sunset	1,400	1,400
   Between sunset and sunrise	2,800	Not authorized