Definition
VERTICAL SEPARATION
Separation between aircraft expressed in units of vertical distance.
Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).
Where This Term Is Used
- 14 CFR § 91.706 — § 91.706 Operations within airspace designed as Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum Airspace.
- 14 CFR § 91.180 — § 91.180 Operations within airspace designated as Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum airspace.
- 14 CFR § 91.703 — § 91.703 Operations of civil aircraft of U.S. registry outside of the United States.
- 14 CFR § 91.179 — § 91.179 IFR cruising altitude or flight level.
4 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.