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On a sectional, an obstacle shows 1549 with (1049) below it. What is the number in parentheses?

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  1. Height above ground level
  2. Height above mean sea level
  3. Distance to the nearest airport

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References

  1. FAA Aeronautical Chart Users' Guide (VFR Terms and Symbols) aeronav.faa.gov/user_guide/cug-complete_20260709.pdf Checked 2026-10-07.

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