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Aviation abbreviation

# Minimum Safe Altitude

MSA

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At a glance

## Meaning of Minimum Safe Altitude

MSA stands for Minimum Safe Altitude in FAA terminology.

### More about Minimum Safe Altitude

This abbreviation is used in air navigation. The English reference lists Minimum Safe Altitude with the abbreviation MSA.

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

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