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Aviation abbreviation

# overhead approach

OA

ABBR · Flying skills

At a glance

## Meaning of overhead approach

OA stands for overhead approach in FAA terminology.

### More about overhead approach

This abbreviation is used in flying and flight procedures. The English reference lists overhead approach with the abbreviation OA.

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

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