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Wake turbulence separation

ICAO radar separation minima between wake categories.

Leading aircraft

Following aircraft

Follower groundspeed (kt)

ICAO wake turbulence radar separation minima (PANS-ATM, Doc 4444), with the A380 "Super" category. Categories by maximum take-off mass: Heavy 136 t or more, Medium between 7 t and 136 t, Light 7 t or less. Some regions use RECAT categories instead, with different values.

For flight simulation only. Always follow your aircraft's procedures and the published charts.