6.7 Horizontal Seperation

6.7.1 In a radar environment the ATC will ensure standard separation between traffic as per the Class of airspace at all times.

6.7.2 The following separations apply to South African airspace and are not necessarily the same for other countries.

6.7.3 Lateral separation between aircraft passing, flying abeam or during climb or descent will be:

1. Within the lateral limits of all TMAs, a minimum of 5nm,
2. Outside the lateral limits of all TMAs, will be a minimum of 10nm, or
3. For aircraft flying the same route, same level, a minimum of 10nm between ACC units.