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AA.III.A.K1FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge

Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance.

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Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance.

Bottom line

High density altitude means an increase in runway length requirements for takeoff and landings, and a decreased rate of climb.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance.
NumberWhat it means
approximately 2,000 feet at 5,000 feet operational altitude for an airplane requiring 1,000 feet at sea level under standard atmospheric conditionsTakeoff distance
35 miles per hour at the proposed altitude for light aircraftWinds aloft limit
broadcast at airports with elevations of 2,000 feet and higher when the temperature reaches a predetermined levelDA advisory

FAA references

  1. AIM 7-6-7 (Mountain Flying) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  2. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AIM 7-6-8 (Use of Runway Half-way Signs at Unimproved Airports) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  4. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  5. SEA ch. 5 (p. 5-1) — FAA-H-8083-23
  6. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-6) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  7. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-42) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  8. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  9. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-5) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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