Flight level
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000412
A level of constant atmospheric pressure related to a reference datum of 29.92 inches of mercury. Each is stated in three digits that represent hundreds of feet. For example, flight level (FL) 250 represents a barometric altimeter indication of 25,000 feet; FL 255, an indication of 25,500 feet.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000412 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| References | FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
| See also | Flight level [ICAO] |
Record as JSON
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