4/20/23 

Pilot/Controller Glossary 

MOVEMENT AREA [ICAO]

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 That part of an aerodrome to be used for the takeoff, landing and taxiing of 

aircraft, consisting of the maneuvering area and the apron(s). 
MOVING AIRSPACE RESERVATION

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 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

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 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

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 An electronic device which will permit radar scope presentation only from 

targets which are in motion. A partial remedy for ground clutter. 
MRA

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(See MINIMUM RECEPTION ALTITUDE.) 

MRE

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(See METER REFERENCE ELEMENT.) 

MRP 

(See METER REFERENCE POINT LIST.) 

MSA

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(See MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE.) 

MSAW

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(See MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE WARNING.) 

MTI

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(See MOVING TARGET INDICATOR.) 

MTR

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(See MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES.) 

MULTICOM

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 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

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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

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(See MINIMUM VECTORING ALTITUDE.) 

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