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Altitude Assignments

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

  1. Altitude information contained in a clearance, instruction, or advisory to VFR aircraft must meet MVA, MSA, or minimum IFR altitude criteria.
  2. If required, issue altitude assignments, consistent with the provisions of 14 CFR section 91.119.
  3. When necessary to assign an altitude for separation purposes to VFR aircraft contrary to 14 CFR section 91.159, advise the aircraft to resume altitudes appropriate for the direction of flight when the altitude assignment is no longer needed for separation or when leaving the TRSA.