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Problem 59409. Determine pressure altitude using field elevation and altimeter setting

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Given an airfield's elevation in feet (ft) and the current altimeter setting in inches of mercury (inHg), calculate the pressure altitude of the airfield. Use 29.92 inHg as standard pressure and round solutions to the nearest tens of feet.
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Last Solution submitted on Feb 27, 2025

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