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Aircraft are operating in the same direction when: 1. They are following the same track in the same direction; or 2. Their tracks are parallel and the aircraft are flying in the same direction; or 3. Their tracks intersect at an angle of less than 45 degrees.

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

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