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Understanding Different Types of Altitudes

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This is why when crossing flight level 180 (18,000 ft), all airplanes revert their altimeter settings to 29.92. This ensures everyone is reading the same altitudes. Density Altitude Density altitude is my personal favorite, and the reasoning is simple. It’s the altitude at which your airplane thinks it's at.