MOA (Military Operations Area)

A designated area of special use airspace established to separate military training activities from IFR traffic. MOAs are depicted on sectional charts with magenta hatched borders and their altitudes are listed in a table on the chart margin. VFR pilots are legally permitted to fly through an active MOA without ATC clearance, but should exercise extreme caution as military aircraft may be conducting aerobatics, air combat tactics, and high-speed intercepts. Pilots should contact the controlling agency listed on the chart for activity status before transiting a MOA.