Military Operations Area
What is military operations area?
A military operations area (MOA) is a block of airspace with defined vertical and lateral limits set up to separate certain military training activities—like aerobatics or air-combat maneuvers—from instrument flight rules (IFR) traffic. You can fly into an active MOA under visual flight rules (VFR), but you should contact the controlling agency for traffic advisories and stay extra alert for fast-moving military aircraft. Think of it as a "heads-up zone" where the military is practicing—legal to enter, but be vigilant.
Also known as: MOA, military operations area
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