what is the altitude that a plane fly?

Answer 1

Of course it depends on the type of plane and its capabilities. But, I suggest you check the FAA web site. I am sure there is leeway, but generally I think altitudes are prescribed depending on the direction you are going. For ex, planes going in one direction fly at even altitudes, while planes in the opposite direction fly at odd altitudes.

Then, I think the airlines have some say depending on wind conditions and weather at those altitudes.

My recent flights were like 37 or 39 thousand feet. But I was shocked on the flight from Houston to Honolulu 32 or 33 thousand.

Good luck.

Answer 2

An unmanned, solar-powered airplane named "Helios" holds the world's record for greatest altitude achieved by a non-rocket powered aircraft, exceeding the previous record set in 1971 by an SR-71 "Blackbird"reconnaissance plane. It's interesting to note that the Blackbird is a supersonic aircraft powered by ram-jet engines while Helios is propeller-driven and cruises at 30 to 40 km/h (19 to 25 mph).

Helios is the prototype of ultrahigh altitude, autonomous aircraft that may one day be used on earth for remote sensing or telecommunication relay stations, replacing satellites at a tiny fraction of the cost. (The fixed landing gear consists of mountain bike and scooter wheels!) The atmosphere at Helios' maximum altitude of 30,000 m is also quite similar to the atmosphere near the surface of the planet Mars. Data gathered from Helios test flights will help NASA to design aircraft that will fly some day in the Martian atmosphere.

Answer 3

depands on the plane and environment . if a make of plane specify 500feet, and the tallest building in the area is 100 feet then the plane must fly higher than 600 feet.... there is also different airspace in different countries so commercial planes have a range of altitudes and helicopters and private planes have their respective altitudes....

Answer 4

commercial planes fly usually around 30k feet depending on weather and atmospheric pressure systems. military planes such as cargo will usually fly between 35k and 40k feet to avoid and collision with commercial planes. personal aircraft usuallly won't fly higher than 20k feet if they're piston driven engines but jet turbine engines can fly much higher.

Answer 5

Depends on the plane. The average 747 cruises at 29,000 feet.

Answer 6

I seem to recall that it is around 30,000 ft for commercial passenger planes.

Answer 7

Whatever altitutde the pilot chooses.

Answer 8

ask a pilot