When proceeding to GOLIAD (KNGT) from the KINGS 4 MOA, remain outside of how far or above from KNGT while maneuvering to the initial for the runway in use?

When proceeding to GOLIAD (KNGT) from the KINGS 4 MOA, remain outside of how far or above from KNGT while maneuvering to the initial for the runway in use?

• A. 3 NM, 3,000' MSL
• B. 5 NM, 5,000' MSL
• C. 2 NM, 2,000' MSL
• D. 10 NM, 6,000' MSL

Answer: (B)

The situation tests keeping a safe buffer from airspace used by a MOA while maneuvering to the initial approach fix for the runway at GOLIAD. To ensure you don’t inadvertently enter the MOA or conflict with military activity, you must stay well clear of that airspace while lining up for the approach. The required buffer is five nautical miles horizontally and five thousand feet MSL. This combination provides enough lateral and vertical separation so you can configure, descend, and align for the approach without encroaching on the MOA’s active airspace. The other options would place you too close laterally or not high enough to guarantee separation and, therefore, aren’t the standard prescribed during this maneuver.

The situation tests keeping a safe buffer from airspace used by a MOA while maneuvering to the initial approach fix for the runway at GOLIAD. To ensure you don’t inadvertently enter the MOA or conflict with military activity, you must stay well clear of that airspace while lining up for the approach. The required buffer is five nautical miles horizontally and five thousand feet MSL. This combination provides enough lateral and vertical separation so you can configure, descend, and align for the approach without encroaching on the MOA’s active airspace. The other options would place you too close laterally or not high enough to guarantee separation and, therefore, aren’t the standard prescribed during this maneuver.