MEA stands for?

MEA stands for?

• A. Maximum Enroute Altitude
• B. Minimum Enroute Altitude
• C. Minimum Enroute Approach Altitude
• D. Mean Enroute Altitude

Answer: (B)

MEA stands for minimum enroute altitude. It’s the lowest published altitude you can fly on an IFR enroute segment between fixes that protects you in two ways: ensures obstacle clearance over terrain and obstacles, and guarantees acceptable navigation signal reception on the route. In practice, this means you won’t descend below a level that could put you near terrain and you’ll still be able to receive the navigational aids needed to stay on course. Some other enroute altitudes exist for different purposes (for example, minimums that guarantee obstacle clearance but not always navigation signal within certain ranges), so the MEA uniquely combines both obstacle protection and reliable navaid reception.

MEA stands for minimum enroute altitude. It’s the lowest published altitude you can fly on an IFR enroute segment between fixes that protects you in two ways: ensures obstacle clearance over terrain and obstacles, and guarantees acceptable navigation signal reception on the route. In practice, this means you won’t descend below a level that could put you near terrain and you’ll still be able to receive the navigational aids needed to stay on course. Some other enroute altitudes exist for different purposes (for example, minimums that guarantee obstacle clearance but not always navigation signal within certain ranges), so the MEA uniquely combines both obstacle protection and reliable navaid reception.