Weather theoryQuestion 310 of 934

A weather station at 2,000 feet elevation reads 27.92 "Hg. What sea level pressure does it report?

  1. About 25.92 "Hg
  2. About 29.92 "Hg
  3. About 27.92 "Hg
  4. About 31.92 "Hg
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Correct answer: About 29.92 "Hg

Stations add about 1 "Hg for each 1,000 feet of elevation to find sea level pressure.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 12: Weather Theory — Measurement of Atmospheric Pressure, page 289

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026