What are VFR cruising altitude rules when more than 3,000 feet AGL and below 18,000 feet MSL?
Answer
On a magnetic course of 0°–179°, fly odd thousands MSL plus 500 feet (3,500; 5,500; 7,500, etc.). On a magnetic course of 180°–359°, fly even thousands MSL plus 500 feet (4,500; 6,500; 8,500, etc.). These rules apply when more than 3,000 feet AGL and below 18,000 feet MSL.
AIM 3-1-5
Read the full regulation — AIM 3-1-5
3-1-5. VFR Cruising Altitudes and Flight Levels (See TBL 3-1-2.) TBL 3-1-2 VFR Cruising Altitudes and Flight Levels If your magnetic course (ground track) is: And you are more than 3,000 feet above the surface but below 18,000 feet MSL, fly: And you are above 18,000 feet MSL to FL 290, fly: 0 to 179 ................ Odd thousands MSL, plus 500 feet (3,500; 5,500; 7,500, etc.) Odd Flight Levels plus 500 feet (FL 195; FL 215; FL 235, etc.) 180 to 359 .............. Even thousands MSL, plus 500 feet (4,500; 6,500; 8,500, etc.) Even Flight Levels plus 500 feet (FL 185; FL 205; FL 225, etc.) General 3-1-3 2/20/25 AIM Section 2. Controlled Airspace
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