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AIRCRAFT CONFLICT

Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

Predicted conflict, within EDST of two aircraft, or between aircraft and airspace. A Red alert is used for conflicts when the predicted minimum separation is 5 nautical miles or less. A Yellow alert is used when the predicted minimum separation is between 5 and approximately 12 nautical miles. A Blue alert is used for conflicts between an aircraft and predefined airspace.

See EN ROUTE DECISION SUPPORT TOOL (EDST).

In the 7110.65

Used in one paragraph of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 2-1-6Safety Alert