Glossary
Airport Codes & Classification
Airport Elevation (ELEV)
Definition
The highest point of an airport's usable landing area measured above mean sea level
Related Terms
Airport Reference Point (ARP)
The designated geographical center of an airport used for identification and coordination
QNH (QNH)
The atmospheric pressure adjusted to mean sea level, used for altimeter setting
Transition Altitude (TA)
The altitude at which aircraft change from local altimeter settings to standard pressure
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Airport Reference Point (ARP)
FAA Location Identifier (FAA LID)
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IATA Code (IATA)
ICAO Code (ICAO)
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Seaplane Base
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