In the airport data block on a sectional chart, what does the airport elevation figure represent?

• A.Feet above ground level at the tower
• B.The height of the tallest obstruction on the field
• C.Feet above mean sea level (MSL)

Why

Charted airport elevation is given in feet MSL, referenced to sea level. It helps pilots relate charted altitudes to the field, which matters because sUAS altitude limits are measured AGL.

Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 11 · ACS knowledge area: Airport Operations · From the Loading, Performance & Airport Operations practice bank (PER-060).

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