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Aviation abbreviation

# minimum terrain clearance altitude

MTCA

ABBR · Meteorology

At a glance

## Meaning of minimum terrain clearance altitude

MTCA stands for minimum terrain clearance altitude in FAA terminology.

### More about minimum terrain clearance altitude

This abbreviation is used in aviation weather. The English reference lists minimum terrain clearance altitude with the abbreviation MTCA.

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

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