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Submitted by uk.sci.weather on Wed, 17/01/2007 - 3:13pm.
QFE
Pressure at airfield level; set on an aircraft (pressure) altimeter when height above local aerodrome level (strictly the official threshold elevation) is required.
QFF
Pressure at mean sea level (reduced according to actual/mean temperature).
QNH
Pressure at mean sea level (reduced according to ISA profile); set on an aircraft (pressure) altimeter when height above local mean sea level is required.
