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Minimum vectoring altitude (MVA)

An IFR altitude lower than the minimum en route altitude (MEA) that provides terrain and obstacle clearance.

Dictionary Term

Minimum vectoring altitude (MVA)

Definition

  • An IFR altitude lower than the minimum en route altitude (MEA) that provides terrain and obstacle clearance.

References

  • Instrument Procedures Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2017