Definition
CARDINAL ALTITUDES
“Odd” or “Even” thousand‐foot altitudes or flight levels; e.g., 5,000, 6,000, 7,000, FL 250, FL 260, FL 270.
Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).
FAR DECODED — GLOSSARY
CARDINAL ALTITUDES
“Odd” or “Even” thousand‐foot altitudes or flight levels; e.g., 5,000, 6,000, 7,000, FL 250, FL 260, FL 270.
Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).