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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)

Definitions

  • An IFR altitude lower than the minimum en route altitude (MEA) that provides terrain and obstacle clearance.
  • Minimum vectoring altitude charts are developed for areas where there are numerous minimum vectoring altitudes due to variable terrain features or man-made obstacles. MVAs are established for use by ATC when radar ATC is exercised.

References

  • Instrument Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2014
  • Instrument Procedures Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2017