What is the purpose of the 10,600 MSA on the Price/Carbon County Airport Approach Chart?

The 10,600 MSA, or Minimum Safe Altitude, on the Price/Carbon County Airport Approach Chart serves to provide pilots with a safe clearance above the highest obstacle in the area for a specified distance from the navaids. This altitude is crucial for ensuring that during the approach, pilots maintain a safe height that decreases the risk of collision with terrain or obstructions. Knowing this altitude helps in planning safe and efficient approaches to the airport, particularly in challenging terrain or less populated regions.

Understanding the significance of the MSA is vital for pilots as it directly relates to safety in navigation and approach procedures. Other options on the test do not accurately reflect the specific function of the MSA; for instance, while approach speeds and threshold elevations are important, they are not the primary purpose of the MSA on approach charts.