The vertical distance of a level, a point or an object considered as a point, measured from mean sea level (MSL).
Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25
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The vertical distance of a level, a point or an object considered as a point, measured from mean sea level (MSL).
Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25