When landing behind a large aircraft, what is the recommended procedure to avoid wake turbulence?

Staying above the final approach flightpath of a large aircraft until touchdown is an effective way to avoid wake turbulence. Large aircraft generate significant wake turbulence as they fly, particularly during the landing and takeoff phases. This turbulence can cause difficulties for smaller aircraft that follow too closely behind them. By remaining above the flightpath, the smaller aircraft can avoid the turbulent air that is rolling off the wingtips of the larger aircraft, which tends to descend toward the ground. This procedure enhances safety during landing, ensuring that the smaller aircraft does not encounter the potentially hazardous conditions created by the wake turbulence.

Other suggested procedures may involve lateral displacement from the flightpath or prescribed distances, but maintaining altitude above the larger aircraft's landing approach is a key maneuver to enhance safety during landings in the presence of wake turbulence.