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DME SEPARATION

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

Spacing of aircraft in terms of distances (nautical miles) determined by reference to distance measuring equipment (DME).

See DISTANCE MEASURING EQUIPMENT (DME).

In the 7110.65

Used in 2 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 6-4-5RNAV Aircraft Along VOR Airways/Routes
  2. 6-5-3DME Arc Minima