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Minimum altitude

An altitude depicted on an instrument approach chart with the altitude value underscored. Aircraft are required to maintain altitude at or above the depicted value.

Dictionary Term

Minimum altitude

Definition

  • An altitude depicted on an instrument approach chart with the altitude value underscored. Aircraft are required to maintain altitude at or above the depicted value.

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Federal Aviation Administration · 2023