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Aviation abbreviation

# minimum en route altitude

MEA

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At a glance

## Meaning of minimum en route altitude

MEA stands for minimum en route altitude in FAA terminology.

### More about minimum en route altitude

This abbreviation is used in air navigation. The English reference lists minimum en route altitude with the abbreviation MEA.

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

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