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Aviation abbreviation

# minimum vector altitude

MVA

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At a glance

## Meaning of minimum vector altitude

MVA stands for minimum vector altitude in FAA terminology.

### More about minimum vector altitude

This abbreviation is used in air navigation. The English reference lists minimum vector altitude with the abbreviation MVA.

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

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