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8-5-3

Opposite Direction

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

When transitioning from an offshore airspace area to oceanic airspace, an aircraft may climb through opposite direction oceanic traffic provided vertical separation above that traffic is established:

  1. Before the outbound crosses the offshore/oceanic boundary; and
  2. 15 minutes before the aircraft are estimated to pass. (See FIG 8-5-2.)
    Transitioning From Offshore to Oceanic Airspace Opposite Direction
    FIG 8-5-2 Transitioning From Offshore to Oceanic Airspace Opposite Direction