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Aviation abbreviation

# maximum usable altitude

MUA

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At a glance

## Meaning of maximum usable altitude

MUA stands for maximum usable altitude in FAA terminology.

### More about maximum usable altitude

This abbreviation is used in air navigation. The English reference lists maximum usable altitude with the abbreviation MUA.

FAA abbreviations reflect US aviation usage. Their meaning and permitted use can differ in documents from other countries.

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