Minimum descent altitude (MDA)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000613",
  "term": "Minimum descent altitude (MDA)",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "The lowest altitude, expressed in feet above mean sea level, to which descent is authorized on final approach or during circle-to-land maneuvering in execution of a standard instrument approach procedure where no electronic glideslope is provided.",
  "abbreviation": "MDA",
  "see_also": [
    "Nonprecision approach procedure"
  ],
  "references": [
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/minimum-descent-altitude-mda/"
}