Aircraft conflict
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000056
Predicted conflict, within EDST of two aircraft, or between aircraft and airspace. A Red alert is used for conflicts when the predicted minimum separation is 5 nautical miles or less. A Yellow alert is used when the predicted minimum separation is between 5 and approximately 12 nautical miles. A Blue alert is used for conflicts between an aircraft and predefined airspace.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000056 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| References | FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
| See also | En route decision support tool (EDST) |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Aircraft conflict",
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"definition": "Predicted conflict, within EDST of two aircraft, or between aircraft and airspace. A Red alert is used for conflicts when the predicted minimum separation is 5 nautical miles or less. A Yellow alert is used when the predicted minimum separation is between 5 and approximately 12 nautical miles. A Blue alert is used for conflicts between an aircraft and predefined airspace.",
"see_also": [
"En route decision support tool (EDST)"
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"FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/aircraft-conflict/"
}
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