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Old 9th Nov 2023, 05:28
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physicus
 
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No, PiperCameron that is incorrect. The altitude in the ADS-B message is *always* in reference to 1013.25 hPa. And the reason is exactly as you state: A falsely set QNH on the altimeter would then report the wrong altitude. This way, ALL aircraft are reporting to the same pressure level.

Here a screenshot from RTCA DO-260B defining what altitude shall be reported:

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