minimum reception altitude
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minimum reception altitude (MRA)
The lowest altitude required to receive adequate signals to determine specific very high frequency omnirange/tactical air navigation fixes. This is the lowest altitude at which an intersection can be determined. It is depicted on aeronautical charts as shown in the illustration.
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