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MINIMUM HOLDING ALTITUDE (MHA)

The Minimum Holding Altitude named MHA is the lowest altitude prescribed for a holding pattern that
assures navigational signal coverage, communications, and meets obstacle clearance requirements.

Pilots should be aware of the MHA when entering or starting a holding procedure at all times in order
to meet the safety requirements.

SEE ALSO
Minimum Sector Altitude (MSA), Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA)

REFERENCE
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AUTHOR
VID 250741 - Creation
VID 150259 - Update
VID 256272 - Wiki Integration

DATE OF SUBMISSION
10:43, 28 December 2021

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