Originally Posted by
Jim59
Eurocontrol Definition of Aerodrome Reference Point
The aerodrome reference point shall be located near the initial or planned geometric centre of the aerodrome and shall normally remain where first established.
Eurocontrol Definition of Aerodrome Elevation
The vertical distance above Mean Sea Level (MSL) of the highest point of the landing area.
Hence the aerodrome elevation is not necessarily determined at the reference point.
Good shout Jim - I will need to look beyond UK eventually.
Originally Posted by
MarcK
So why would anyone not living in a flat country even care about QFE? What's the QFE for Denver (KDEN) on a standard day?
I don't doubt that the subject of whether or not QFE is a good thing is very interesting, as is Denver's elevation. It's just not the subject of this topic.