Cross (fix) at or below (altitude)
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000290
Used by ATC when a maximum crossing altitude at a specific fix is required. It does not prohibit the aircraft from crossing the fix at a lower altitude; however, it must be at or above the minimum IFR altitude.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000290 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| Abbreviation | ALTITUDE |
| References | 14 CFR part 91; FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
| See also | Altitude restriction; Minimum IFR altitudes (MIA) |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-AVN-000290",
"term": "Cross (fix) at or below (altitude)",
"field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
"definition": "Used by ATC when a maximum crossing altitude at a specific fix is required. It does not prohibit the aircraft from crossing the fix at a lower altitude; however, it must be at or above the minimum IFR altitude.",
"abbreviation": "ALTITUDE",
"see_also": [
"Altitude restriction",
"Minimum IFR altitudes (MIA)"
],
"references": [
"14 CFR part 91",
"FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/cross-fix-at-or-below-altitude/"
}
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