Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications (MNPS)

Definitions

• A set of standards that require aircraft to have a minimum navigation performance capability in order to operate in MNPS designated airspace. In addition, aircraft must be certified by their State of Registry for MNPS operation. Under certain conditions, non-MNPS aircraft can operate in MNPS airspace, however, standard oceanic separation minima is provided between the non-MNPS aircraft and other traffic.

References

• Instrument Procedures Handbook
  Federal Aviation Administration · 2017