Minimum sector altitude [ICAO]
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000623
The lowest altitude which may be used under emergency conditions which will provide a minimum clearance of 300 m (1,000 feet) above all obstacles located in an area contained within a sector of a circle of 46 km (25 NM) radius centered on a radio aid to navigation.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000623 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| Subject | ICAO |
| References | FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-AVN-000623",
"term": "Minimum sector altitude [ICAO]",
"field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
"definition": "The lowest altitude which may be used under emergency conditions which will provide a minimum clearance of 300 m (1,000 feet) above all obstacles located in an area contained within a sector of a circle of 46 km (25 NM) radius centered on a radio aid to navigation.",
"subject": "ICAO",
"references": [
"FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/minimum-sector-altitude-icao/"
}
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