Practice question

What is the standard ICAO ATS surveillance (radar) wake turbulence distance separation minimum required for a MEDIUM aircraft following directly behind a HEAVY aircraft on approach?

  1. 3.0 NM (5.6 km)
  2. 4.0 NM (7.4 km)
  3. 5.0 NM (9.3 km)
  4. 6.0 NM (11.1 km)

Answer: C — 5.0 NM (9.3 km)

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