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Block altitude

A block of altitudes assigned by ATC to allow altitude deviations; for example, “Maintain block altitude 9 to 11 thousand.”

Dictionary Term

Block altitude

Definition

  • A block of altitudes assigned by ATC to allow altitude deviations; for example, “Maintain block altitude 9 to 11 thousand.”

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Federal Aviation Administration · 2023