Definition
MINIMUM IFR ALTITUDES (MIA)
Minimum altitudes for IFR operations as prescribed in 14 CFR part 91. These altitudes are published on aeronautical charts and prescribed in 14 CFR part 95 for airways and routes, and in 14 CFR part 97 for standard instrument approach procedures. If no applicable minimum altitude is prescribed in 14 CFR part 95 or 14 CFR part 97, the following minimum IFR altitude applies:
- See: MINIMUM CROSSING ALTITUDE
- See: MINIMUM EN ROUTE IFR ALTITUDE
- See: MINIMUM OBSTRUCTION CLEARANCE ALTITUDE
- See: MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE
- See: MINIMUM VECTORING ALTITUDE
Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).