Pilot/Controller Glossary
DIVERSE VECTOR AREA
This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.
In a radar environment, that area in which a prescribed departure route is not required as the only suitable route to avoid obstacles. The area in which random radar vectors below the MVA/MIA, established in accordance with the TERPS criteria for diverse departures, obstacles and terrain avoidance, may be issued to departing aircraft.
Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 18, 2026.