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ICAO Wake Turbulence Category


2. Approach Speed Categorisation
3. ICAO Aerodrome Reference Code

ICAO Aerodrome Reference Code ( TAXI CATE. )

Approach Speed Categorisation

 Category A: Speed 90 knots or less.


 Category B: Between 91 and 120 knots. ( AIRBUS 320 )
 Category C: Between 121 and 140 knots.
 Category D: Between 141 knots and 165 knots.
 Category E: Speed 166 knots or more.

ICAO Wake Turbulence Category

 J (Super) aircraft types specified as such in Doc 8643 (Aircraft type designators). At
present, the only such type is the Airbus A380-800 with a maximum take-off mass in the
order of 560 000 kg. (see Airbus A380 Wake Vortex Guidance)

 H (Heavy) aircraft types of 136 000 kg (300 000 lb) or more (except those specified as J);
 M (Medium) aircraft types less than 136 000 kg (300 000 lb) and more than 7 000 kg
(15 500 lb); and ( AIRBUS 320 )
 L (Light) aircraft types of 7 000 kg (15 500 lb) or less.

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