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Separation Minima

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

Separate known aircraft from the aircraft dumping fuel as follows:

  1. IFR aircraft by one of the following:
    1. 1,000 feet above it; or in accordance with paragraph 4-5-1, Vertical Separation Minima, whichever is greater.
    2. 2,000 feet below it.
    3. 5 miles radar.
    4. 5 miles laterally.
  2. VFR radar‐identified aircraft by 5 miles and in accordance with paragraph 5-6-1, Application.