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ALTITUDE RESTRICTION

Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

An altitude or altitudes, stated in the order flown, which are to be maintained until reaching a specific point or time. Altitude restrictions may be issued by ATC due to traffic, terrain, or other airspace considerations.

In the 7110.65

Used in 13 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 2-3-4Terminal Data Entries
  2. 2-6-4Issuing Weather and Chaff Areas
  3. 3-10-10Altitude Restricted Low Approach
  4. 4-2-5Route or Altitude Amendments
  5. 4-3-2Departure Clearances
  6. 4-5-7Altitude Information
  7. 4-7-6Arrival Information
  8. 4-7-11Arrival Information by Approach Control Facilities
  9. 4-8-1Approach Clearance
  10. 5-4-3Methods
  11. 5-6-2Methods
  12. 5-7-2Methods
  13. 14-2-1General