What is the standard vertical separation for jet and turboprop aircraft at or below FL290?

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What is the standard vertical separation for jet and turboprop aircraft at or below FL290?

Vertical separation for en route jet and turboprop traffic up to and including flight level 290 is 1,000 feet. This spacing provides a safe buffer given typical aircraft performance, navigation accuracy, and radar coverage in standard en route airspace. Above FL290, many regions use 2,000 feet unless the airspace is RVSM, which allows 1,000-foot separation for compliant aircraft. So the standard value at or below FL290 is 1,000 feet.

Vertical separation for en route jet and turboprop traffic up to and including flight level 290 is 1,000 feet. This spacing provides a safe buffer given typical aircraft performance, navigation accuracy, and radar coverage in standard en route airspace. Above FL290, many regions use 2,000 feet unless the airspace is RVSM, which allows 1,000-foot separation for compliant aircraft. So the standard value at or below FL290 is 1,000 feet.

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