Separation

One of the main tasks of a radar controller is ensuring separation at all times as this allows for a safe flow of traffic. We distinguish between different types of separation.

As a general rule, ATC shall provide separation between

• all flight in airspaces A and B,
• IFR flights in airspaces C, D, E,
• IFR flights and VFR flights in airspace C,
• IFR flights and SVFR flights.

Radar (horizontal) separation