Airport operationsQuestion 200 of 934

What traffic pattern altitude does AIM recommend for propeller-driven aircraft?

  1. 500 feet AGL
  2. 1,500 feet AGL
  3. 2,000 feet AGL
  4. 1,000 feet AGL
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Correct answer: 1,000 feet AGL

Propeller-driven aircraft enter the pattern at 1,000 feet AGL unless a different altitude is published.

Source: Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA, Basic with Change 3, 9 July 2026), AIM 4-3-3 Traffic Patterns, page 239

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026