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Lateral Separation

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

In accordance with Chapter 8, Offshore/Oceanic Procedures, Section 4, Lateral Separation, apply the following:

  1. Within areas where Required Navigation Performance separation and procedures are authorized, apply 50 NM to RNP 4 or RNP 10 approved aircraft.
  2. Apply 23 NM to approved aircraft (at a minimum, RNP 4, RCP 240, and RSP 180) operating within airspace designated for 23 NM lateral separation when direct controller/pilot communications via voice or Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC), and the required ADS-C contracts are maintained and monitored by an automated flight data processor (e.g., ATOP).
  3. Apply 100 NM to aircraft not covered by subparagraphs a and b.