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Airport operationsQuestion 201 of 934

No sign or light says otherwise. In which direction must the pilot turn in the traffic pattern?

  1. To the right, as in the standard pattern
  2. To the left on odd runways and right on even runways
  3. Toward the side from which the wind blows
  4. To the left, as in the standard pattern
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Correct answer: To the left, as in the standard pattern

All turns in the traffic pattern must be to the left unless an indicator or chart says right.

Source: Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA, Basic with Change 3, 9 July 2026), AIM 4-3-3 Traffic Patterns, page 240

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026