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SIMULTANEOUS CLOSE PARALLEL APPROACHES

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A simultaneous, independent approach operation permitting ILS/RNAV/GLS approaches to airports having parallel runways separated by at least 3,000 feet and less than 4,300 feet between centerlines.

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

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