Special activity airspace (SAA)
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000911
Airspace with defined dimensions within the National Airspace System wherein limitations may be imposed upon operations for national defense, homeland security, public interest, or public safety. Special activity airspace includes but is not limited to the following; Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace (ATCAA), Altitude Reservations (ALTRV), Military Training Routes (MTR), Air Refueling Tracks and Anchors, Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR), Special Security Instructions (SSI), etc. Special Use Airspace (SUA) is a subset of Special Activity Airspace.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000911 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| Abbreviation | SAA |
| References | FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
| See also | Special use airspace |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-AVN-000911",
"term": "Special activity airspace (SAA)",
"field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
"definition": "Airspace with defined dimensions within the National Airspace System wherein limitations may be imposed upon operations for national defense, homeland security, public interest, or public safety. Special activity airspace includes but is not limited to the following; Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace (ATCAA), Altitude Reservations (ALTRV), Military Training Routes (MTR), Air Refueling Tracks and Anchors, Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR), Special Security Instructions (SSI), etc. Special Use Airspace (SUA) is a subset of Special Activity Airspace.",
"abbreviation": "SAA",
"see_also": [
"Special use airspace"
],
"references": [
"FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/special-activity-airspace-saa/"
}
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