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MINIMUM OBSTRUCTION CLEARANCE ALTITUDE [1 record]

Record 1 2012-01-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Operations (Air Forces)
  • Air Traffic Control
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

The altitude above sea level (ASL) between specified fixes on airways or air routes that meets the IFR [instrument flight rules] obstacle clearance requirements for the route segment in question.

OBS

This altitude is published on aeronautical charts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Opérations (Forces aériennes)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Altitude au-dessus du niveau de la mer (ASL) entre des repères déterminés sur des voies ou des routes aériennes qui satisfait aux exigences de marge de franchissement d'obstacles IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] pour le segment de route visé.

OBS

Cette altitude est publiée sur les cartes aéronautiques.

Spanish

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