Which statement is true about MEA on an airway?

Which statement is true about MEA on an airway?

• A. MEA guarantees NAVAID reception between NAVAIDs
• B. MEA does not guarantee NAVAID reception
• C. MEA provides only obstacle clearance
• D. MEA indicates altitude for VFR only

Answer: (A)

MEA on an airway is the lowest IFR altitude that keeps you clear of obstacles and ensures reliable reception of navigation signals between the published navaids. That dual protection is why this statement is true: you can rely on the MEA to both protect you from terrain and maintain usable NAV reception along the segment between navaids. It isn’t limited to just obstacle clearance, and it applies to IFR routing, not VFR.

MEA on an airway is the lowest IFR altitude that keeps you clear of obstacles and ensures reliable reception of navigation signals between the published navaids. That dual protection is why this statement is true: you can rely on the MEA to both protect you from terrain and maintain usable NAV reception along the segment between navaids. It isn’t limited to just obstacle clearance, and it applies to IFR routing, not VFR.