2-7-1. CURRENT SETTINGS

2-7-1. CURRENT SETTINGS

1. Current altimeter settings must be obtained from direct-reading instruments or directly from weather reporting stations.
   • REFERENCE
   • FAA Order JO 7210.3, Chapter 2, Section 10, Wind/Altimeter Information.
2. If a pilot requests the altimeter setting in millibars, ask the nearest weather reporting station for the equivalent millibar setting.
3. USAF/USA. Use the term “Estimated Altimeter” for altimeter settings reported or received as estimated.

• REFERENCE
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 3-9-1, Departure Information.
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 3-10-1, Landing Information.
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 4-7-10, Approach Information.