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Old August 11th 09, 04:23 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
quietguy
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Default Question: Elevation --- RWY

On Aug 10, 2:41*pm, john89 wrote:
I have been told that the elevation is usually at the threshold, right before
the touchdown zone, in order to ensure an easier take-off.


Field elevation is the elevation of the highest point on the usable
portion of the runway(s). Its location can't be assumed, and the only
place I've ever seen it precisely indicated is on geodetic survey maps.