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Edge of Scope

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

Separate a radar‐controlled aircraft climbing or descending through the altitude of an aircraft that has been tracked to the edge of the scope/display by the following minima until nonradar separation has been established:

  1. When less than 40 miles from the antenna- 3 miles from edge of scope.
  2. When 40 miles or more from the antenna- 5 miles from edge of scope.
  3. EAS:
    1. Below Flight Level 600- 5 miles.
    2. Flight Level 600 and above- 10 miles.