flight level

noun — 2 senses

flight level

noun
1

Any of several internationally agreed standard altitudes that are based on atmospheric pressure rather than on true height

2

Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences a pressure altitude measured in terms of hundreds of feet above sea level (ie. flight level 120 (FL120) is 12,000 ft. ASL)

Derived terms
FL

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