Aircraft systems and instrumentsQuestion 515 of 934

Where can a pilot who does not use ATC obtain the local altimeter setting?

  1. From AWOS, ASOS, or ATIS broadcasts
  2. From the airspeed indicator face markings
  3. From the pressure altitude on the altimeter
  4. From the magnetic compass correction card
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Correct answer: From AWOS, ASOS, or ATIS broadcasts

ATC advises the pilot when updated altimeter settings are available.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 8: Flight Instruments — Altimeter — Setting the Altimeter, page 207

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026