Weather servicesQuestion 391 of 934

A PIREP shows /FL085. What does it report?

  1. A flight visibility of 85 miles
  2. A flight level of 85,000 feet
  3. A fuel level of 85 gallons
  4. An altitude of 8,500 feet
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Correct answer: An altitude of 8,500 feet

The /FL element uses three digits in hundreds of feet.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 13: Aviation Weather Services — Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs), page 318

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026