Airport operationsQuestion 234 of 934

A small, large, or heavy aircraft takes off behind a super aircraft from an intersection. What interval is mandatory?

  1. 2 minutes
  2. 3 minutes
  3. 4 minutes
  4. 1 minute
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Correct answer: 4 minutes

A 4 minute interval is mandatory behind a super aircraft. The interval behind a heavy aircraft is 3 minutes.

Source: Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA, Basic with Change 3, 9 July 2026), AIM 4-3-10 Intersection Takeoffs, page 253

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026