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Aircraft are operating in opposite directions when they are following the same track in reciprocal directions; or their tracks are parallel and the aircraft are flying in reciprocal directions; or their tracks intersect at an angle of more than 135 degrees.

Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25

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