TermWakeTurbulenceCategory
Business termWake Turbulence Category
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The ICAO wake turbulence category is based on the maximum certificated take-off mass, as follows:

  • L (Light) aircraft types of 7 000 kg (15 500 lb) or less.
  • M (Medium) aircraft types less than 136 000 kg (300 000 lb) and more than 7 000 kg (15 500 lb)
  • H (Heavy) aircraft types of 136 000 kg (300 000 lb) or more
  • J (Super Heavy) for Airbus A380-800 and other of this size.

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StatusALTi Approved 2013-10-08
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