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What is the minimum height above the tallest antenna when a pilot approaches an area of TV antennas?

  1. 500 feet
  2. 200 feet
  3. 300 feet
  4. 1,000 feet
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Correct answer: 500 feet

Guy wires are almost invisible, so a pilot must never approach less than 500 feet above the tallest one.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 16: Navigation — Pilotage, page 399

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026