Minimum Obstruction Clearance Altitude(MOCA)

Definition

The lowest altitude on an airway that provides required obstacle clearance. Navigation signal reception is guaranteed only within 22 nautical miles of a VOR. Below MEA but provides obstacle clearance.

Related Terms

Minimum Enroute Altitude(MEA)

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