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Minimum crossing altitude (MCA)

Definition

The lowest allowed altitude at certain fixes an aircraft must cross when proceeding in the direction of a higher minimum en route altitude (MEA)

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MAAMACMach numberMach meterMagnetic bearing (MB)Magnetic compass
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