Civil aviation dictionary
Aviation glossary
Terms, abbreviations and procedures explained without unnecessary jargon, with English names and clear definitions.
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- AbbreviationMerit Promotion Program
MPP stands for Merit Promotion Program in FAA terminology.
- Abbreviationmeteorological
MET stands for meteorological in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationMeteorological Aerodrome Report
A standard routine report of observed aerodrome weather.
- AbbreviationMeteorological Aeronautical Presentation System
MAPS stands for Meteorological Aeronautical Presentation System in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationMeteorological Information
METI stands for Meteorological Information in FAA terminology.
- Abbreviationmeteorological information for aircraft in flight
VOLMET stands for meteorological information for aircraft in flight in FAA terminology.
- Abbreviationmeteorological officer
METOF stands for meteorological officer in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationMeteorological Operational Telecommunications Network Europe
MOTNE stands for Meteorological Operational Telecommunications Network Europe in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationMeteorological Watch Office
MWO stands for Meteorological Watch Office in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationMeteorological Weather Processor
MWP stands for Meteorological Weather Processor in FAA terminology.
- AirportsMETERING AIRPORTS
Airports adapted for metering and for which optimum flight paths are defined.
- OperationsMICROBURST
A small downburst with outbursts of damaging winds extending 2.5 miles or less.
- AbbreviationMicrosoft Data Engine
MSDS stands for Microsoft Data Engine in FAA terminology.
- Abbreviationmicrowave landing system
MLS stands for microwave landing system in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationMid-States Operations Control Center
MOCC stands for Mid-States Operations Control Center in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationMiddle Compass Locater
MCL stands for Middle Compass Locater in FAA terminology.
- OperationsMIDDLE MARKER
A marker beacon that defines a point along the glideslope of an ILS normally located at or near the point of decision height (ILS Category I).
- AbbreviationMike Monroney Aeronautical Center
AAC stands for Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationMike Monroney Aeronautical Center, FAA
AMC stands for Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, FAA in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationMilitary Airlift Command
MAC stands for Military Airlift Command in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationMilitary Airport Program
MAP stands for Military Airport Program in FAA terminology.
- Abbreviationmilitary assumes responsibility for separation of aircraft
MARSA stands for military assumes responsibility for separation of aircraft in FAA terminology.
- Aircraft and systemsMILITARY AUTHORITY ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR SEPARATION OF AIRCRAFT (MARSA)
A condition whereby the military services involved assume responsibility for separation between participating military aircraft in the ATC system.
- Abbreviationmilitary flight service
MFS stands for military flight service in FAA terminology.