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MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED ALTITUDE

Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

A published altitude representing the maximum usable altitude or flight level for an airspace structure or route segment. It is the highest altitude on a Federal airway, jet route, area navigation low or high route, or other direct route for which an MEA is designated in 14 CFR part 95 at which adequate reception of navigation aid signals is assured.

In the 7110.65

Used in one paragraph of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 4-5-6Minimum En Route Altitudes (MEA)