Pilot/Controller Glossary

MOVEMENT AREA [ICAO]- That part of an aerodrome to be used for the takeoff, landing and taxiing of
aircraft, consisting of the maneuvering arend the apron(s).
MOVING AIRSPACE RESERVATION- The term used in oceanic ATC for airspace that encompasses oceanic
activities and advances with the mission progress; i.e., the reservation moves with the aircraft or flight.
(See MOVING ALTITUDE RESERVATION.)

MOVING ALTITUDE RESERVATION- An altitude reservation which encompasses en route activities and
advances with the mission progress; i.e., the reservation moves with the aircraft or flight.
MOVING TARGET INDICATOR- An electronic device which will permit radar scope presentation only from
targets which are in motion. A partial remedy for ground clutter.
MRA-
(See MINIMUM RECEPTION ALTITUDE.)

MRE-
(See METER REFERENCE ELEMENT.)

MRP
(See METER REFERENCE POINT LIST.)

MSA-
(See MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE.)

MSAW-
(See MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE WARNING.)

MTI-
(See MOVING TARGET INDICATOR.)

MTR-
(See MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES.)

MULTICOM- A mobile service not open to public correspondence used to provide communications essential
to conduct the activities being performed by or directed from private aircraft.
MULTIPLE RUNWAYS- The utilization of a dedicated arrival runway(s) for departures and a dedicated
departure runway(s) for arrivals when feasible to reduce delays and enhance capacity.
MVA-
(See MINIMUM VECTORING ALTITUDE.)