What altitude do manned aircraft typically use for the traffic pattern at a small airport?

• A.About 500 feet AGL for all aircraft
• B.About 1,000 feet AGL
• C.About 2,500 feet AGL

Why

A pattern altitude near 1,000 feet AGL is typical for light manned aircraft unless a different altitude is published. Remote pilots near airports should expect manned traffic at and below that altitude near the field.

Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 11 · ACS knowledge area: Airport Operations · From the Loading, Performance & Airport Operations practice bank (PER-057).

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