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6-5-3

DME Arc Minima

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

Apply lateral DME separation by requiring aircraft using DME to fly an arc about a NAVAID at a specified distance using the following minima: (See FIG 6-5-2.)

DME Arc Minima
FIG 6-5-2 DME Arc Minima
  1. Between different arcs about a NAVAID regardless of direction of flight:
    1. At 35 miles or less from the NAVAID- 10 miles.
    2. More than 35 miles from the NAVAID- 20 miles.
  2. Between an arc about a NAVAID and other airspace to be protected: (See FIG 6-5-3.)
    DME Arc Minima
    FIG 6-5-3 DME Arc Minima
    1. At 35 miles or less from the NAVAID- 5 miles.
    2. More than 35 miles from the NAVAID- 10 miles.