FAR DECODED — GLOSSARY

AIRCRAFT HAZARD AREA (AHA)

Definition

AIRCRAFT HAZARD AREA (AHA)

Used by ATC to segregate air traffic from a launch vehicle, reentry vehicle, amateur rocket, jettisoned stages, hardware, or falling debris generated by failures associated with any of these activities. An AHA is designated via NOTAM as either a TFR or stationary ALTRV. Unless otherwise specified, the vertical limits of an AHA are from the surface to unlimited.

  • See: CONTINGENCY HAZARD AREA
  • See: REFINED HAZARD AREA
  • See: TRANSITIONAL HAZARD AREA

Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).