Aeronautical Terms beginning with M

MAA

Maximum Authorized Altitude

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MAHWP

Missed Approach Holding Waypoint

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MAP

Missed Approach Point

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MAWP

Missed Approach Waypoint

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MCA

Minimum Crossing Altitude

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MDA

Minimum Descent Altitude

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MDH

Minimum Descent Height

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MEA

Minimum En Route Altitude

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MEL

Minimum Equipment List

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METAR

Aviation Routine Weather Report

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MF

Medium Frequency

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MFD

Multifunction Display

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MIA

Minimum IFR Altitude

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Mid-RVR

The RVR readout values obtained from sensors located midfield of the runway.

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MIT

Miles-In-Trail

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MLS

Microwave Landing System

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MMWR

Millimeter Wave Radar

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MNPS

Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications

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MOA

Military Operations Area

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MOCA

Minimum Obstruction Clearance Altitude

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MORA

Minimum Off Route Altitude

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MRA

Minimum Reception Altitude

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MSA

Minimum Safe Altitude

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MSL

Mean Sea Level

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MTA

Minimum Turning Altitude

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MTR

Military Training Route

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MVA

Minimum Vectoring Altitude

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