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Aviation abbreviation

# mountain wave

MTW

ABBR · Operations

At a glance

## Meaning of mountain wave

MTW stands for mountain wave in FAA terminology.

### More about mountain wave

This abbreviation is used in flight operations. The English reference lists mountain wave with the abbreviation MTW.

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

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