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Current Settings

JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

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.
If a pilot requests the altimeter setting in millibars, ask the nearest weather reporting station for the equivalent millibar setting.
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.