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      NorJesus
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      I am searching for a clear diagram or explanation of what the altitude nominations in the Windy app represent in meters or feet.

      For example, when looking at the cloud forecast:

      • 300h = 9 km = FL300
      • 500h = 5 km = FL180
      • 700h = 3 km = FL100
      • 800h = 2 km = 6400 ft
      • 900h = 900 m = 3000 ft

      What are the different altitude systems?

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        idefix37 Sailor Moderator @NorJesus
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        @NorJesus

        • 900h means 900hPa. It is expressed as a pressure level.

        • 900m is the altitude (elevation) above mean sea level expressed in meters. It corresponds the 900hPa mean pressure level.

        • 3000ft is a flight level expressed in feet (or in units of 100ft when displayed as FLxxx). It corresponds the 900hPa mean pressure level.

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