Flight rulesQuestion 75 of 934

A pilot flies over a rural area that is not sparsely populated. What is the minimum altitude?

  1. 300 feet above the surface
  2. 1,000 feet above the surface
  3. 500 feet above the surface
  4. 1,500 feet above the surface
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Correct answer: 500 feet above the surface

Over other than congested areas, the minimum is 500 feet above the surface.

Source: 14 CFR Part 91, § 91.119 Minimum safe altitudes: General.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026