Off-route obstruction clearance altitude (OROCA)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000689",
  "term": "Off-route obstruction clearance altitude (OROCA)",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "A published altitude which provides terrain and obstruction clearance with a 1,000 foot buffer in non-mountainous areas and a 2,000 foot buffer in designated mountainous areas within the United States, and a 3,000 foot buffer outside the US ADIZ. These altitudes are not assessed for NAVAID signal coverage, air traffic control surveillance, or communications coverage, and are published for general situational awareness, flight planning, and in-flight contingency use.",
  "abbreviation": "OROCA",
  "references": [
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/off-route-obstruction-clearance-altitude-oroca/"
}