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Initial Climb Area (ICA)

An area beginning at the departure end of runway (DER) to provide unrestricted climb to at least 400 feet above DER elevation.

Dictionary Term

Initial Climb Area (ICA)

Definition

  • An area beginning at the departure end of runway (DER) to provide unrestricted climb to at least 400 feet above DER elevation.

References

  • Instrument Procedures Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2017