Flight Planning
Altitude indicated when the altimeter is set to the standard pressure setting of 1013.25 hPa (29.92 inHg).
Quick answer: Altitude indicated when the altimeter is set to the standard pressure setting of 1013.25 hPa (29.92 inHg).
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Altitude indicated when the altimeter is set to the standard pressure setting of 1013.25 hPa (29.92 inHg).
pressure altitude matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Planning contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
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In this glossary, pressure altitude refers to: Altitude indicated when the altimeter is set to the standard pressure setting of 1013.25 hPa (29.92 inHg).
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pilot: We're climbing to pressure altitude eighteen thousand feet for optimal cruise flight level."
pressure altitude matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Planning contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
pressure altitude is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, pressure altitude is grouped under Flight Planning. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
Altitude indicated when the altimeter is set to the standard pressure setting of 1013.25 hPa (29.92 inHg).
Pilot: We're climbing to pressure altitude eighteen thousand feet for optimal cruise flight level.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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