***Meaning*** :: Highest per segment of: <u>M</u>inimum IFR; <u>E</u>xpected; <u>A</u>ssigned
Minimum IFR Altitude is defined in [[FAR 91.177 Minimum Altitudes for IFR]] as the minimum of:
- [[MEA]]
- [[MOCA]], and
- 1,000' (in non-mountainous areas) or 2000' (in mountainous areas) above the terrain
How do you know if you're in mountainous or non-mountainous terrain? See the map in FAR [[Part 95]].
> [!tip]
> You can use Profile view in ForeFlight with the two-finger pinch ([[ForeFlight Highest Point.jpeg|image]]) or tap the route leg ([[ForeFlight Highest on Route.jpeg|image]]) to determine the highest obstacle on a route.
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