Pressure altitude is an aircraft's height above a theoretical "standard datum plane," defined by specific atmospheric conditions (29.92 inHg pressure, 15°C at sea level). It is a critical metric for ...

True altitude, defined as the height above mean sea level (MSL), is crucial for pilots to maintain situational awareness, interpret geographical elevations, and safely avoid obstacles. It is primarily ...

Mountain climber Corey Richards reached the top of Mount Everest without the help of extra oxygen this week, but his climbing partner had to turn back just short of the summit, and at least half a ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER (KDVR) — Denver is located 5,280 feet ...

High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a serious lung condition that may develop when you’re at high altitudes. Pulmonary edema is when fluid builds up in your lungs. In the case of HAPE, lower ...

Elevation training happens in high altitudes -- 7,000-8,000 feet above sea level. When exercising in these altitudes, less oxygen is delivered to your muscles, getting you used to breathing “thinner” ...