MSA is depicted on approach charts to provide at least 1,000 feet of obstacle clearance within a certain distance from the facility. Which acronym is this?

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MSA is depicted on approach charts to provide at least 1,000 feet of obstacle clearance within a certain distance from the facility. Which acronym is this?

Minimum Safe Altitude is the concept being tested. This altitude protection is shown on approach charts to guarantee at least 1,000 feet of obstacle clearance within a defined distance from the navigation facility (typically within about 25 nautical miles). It provides a safe baseline altitude if navigation is less precise or if you’re not yet aligned with the final approach, helping you stay clear of terrain and obstacles. The other terms aren’t used for this specific obstacle-clearance purpose on approach plates: Missed Approach Point refers to where you initiate the missed approach, while the remaining options aren’t standard terms for this chart feature.

Minimum Safe Altitude is the concept being tested. This altitude protection is shown on approach charts to guarantee at least 1,000 feet of obstacle clearance within a defined distance from the navigation facility (typically within about 25 nautical miles). It provides a safe baseline altitude if navigation is less precise or if you’re not yet aligned with the final approach, helping you stay clear of terrain and obstacles. The other terms aren’t used for this specific obstacle-clearance purpose on approach plates: Missed Approach Point refers to where you initiate the missed approach, while the remaining options aren’t standard terms for this chart feature.

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