minimum sector altitudes

A form of minimum sector altitude — The lowest altitude which will provide a minimum clearance of 1000 ft (300 m) above all objects located in an area within a circular sector having a radius of 25 nautical miles (46 km) around a radio navigational aid.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of minimum sector altitude
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