Minimum Enroute Altitudes (MEA) provide ______ of Obstacle Clearance and _____ of Mountain Clearance and guarantees NAVAID reception between _____ NAVAIDS

Minimum Enroute Altitudes (MEA) provide ______ of Obstacle Clearance and _____ of Mountain Clearance and guarantees NAVAID reception between _____ NAVAIDS

• A. 1000', 2000', two
• B. 2000', 1000', one
• C. 500', 1500', three
• D. 1000', 1000', two

Answer: (A)

Minimum Enroute Altitudes are the lowest altitudes you may fly on a route segment that still ensures obstacle clearance and reliable navigation between the bounding navigation aids. In this case, the numbers show 1000 feet for obstacle clearance and 2000 feet for mountain terrain, reflecting greater clearance needed over mountainous areas. The altitude also guarantees NAVAID reception between the two NAVAIDs that define the segment, so you’ll have usable guidance from one VOR/NAVAID to the next without losing signal.

Minimum Enroute Altitudes are the lowest altitudes you may fly on a route segment that still ensures obstacle clearance and reliable navigation between the bounding navigation aids. In this case, the numbers show 1000 feet for obstacle clearance and 2000 feet for mountain terrain, reflecting greater clearance needed over mountainous areas. The altitude also guarantees NAVAID reception between the two NAVAIDs that define the segment, so you’ll have usable guidance from one VOR/NAVAID to the next without losing signal.