Landing/Climbout altitudes for jets

ScottK

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I was wondering if anyone could give me approximate altitudes for big/corporate jets as they land and climb out of KPIT. I use the outer ring to get around the area, but haven't really ventured across the inner areas yet.

The field elevation at KPIT is around 1130 msl. If I took the flight shown at 4500, would I ever get near any bigger airplanes?

http://skyvector.com/?ll=40.5391791...4665&chart=14&zoom=4&plan=A.K6.KLBE:A.K5.KTSO
 
ScottK said:
I was wondering if anyone could give me approximate altitudes for big/corporate jets as they land and climb out of KPIT. I use the outer ring to get around the area, but haven't really ventured across the inner areas yet.

The field elevation at KPIT is around 1130 msl. If I took the flight shown at 4500, would I ever get near any bigger airplanes?

http://skyvector.com/?ll=40.5391791...4665&chart=14&zoom=4&plan=A.K6.KLBE:A.K5.KTSO
Click to expand...

Ask approach what's easiest for them, from outside Class B/C. They will tell you.

Odds are, cross the extended centerline as fast as possible, directly over midfield, probably at 2000 AGL or higher. But I suspect getting into the surface area of Class B anywhere near the conga line isn't very likely.

The instrument procedures can give clues otherwise, but expect ATC to want at least 1000 feet altitude difference. Might want to pick a slow time. Check flightaware for scheduled traffic.
 
Be sure to sign up for any Raincheck or pilot information sessions offered by ATC facilities in the area. They are the people who handle the traffic every day.
 
ScottK said:
I was wondering if anyone could give me approximate altitudes for big/corporate jets as they land and climb out of KPIT. I use the outer ring to get around the area, but haven't really ventured across the inner areas yet.

The field elevation at KPIT is around 1130 msl. If I took the flight shown at 4500, would I ever get near any bigger airplanes?

http://skyvector.com/?ll=40.5391791...4665&chart=14&zoom=4&plan=A.K6.KLBE:A.K5.KTSO
Click to expand...

The safest place to be is perpendicular to the runway, directly over the center of the airport. That is where airliners are most likely to be on the ground. The VFR routes across Seattle-Tacoma's CBA follow this rule.

Bob Gardner
 
Pittsburgh approach has given me a Bravo clearance while VFR right through the inner ring a couple of times without my even asking. I think I was at 5500 or 7500. Ask 'em what altitude works best for them.
 
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