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What is the maximum holding airspeed from 6,001 to 14,000 feet?

230 KIAS.

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  1. 200 KIAS
  2. 265 KIAS
  3. 230 KIAS ✔

Why: AIM holding airspeeds are 200 KIAS from the MHA to 6,000 feet, 230 KIAS from 6,001 to 14,000 feet, and 265 KIAS at 14,001 feet and above. Charts may show lower restrictions.

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Answer: 230 KIAS. AIM holding airspeeds are 200 KIAS from the MHA to 6,000 feet, 230 KIAS from 6,001 to 14,000 feet, and 265 KIAS at 14,001 feet and above. Charts may show lower restrictions.

  1. AIM 5-3 En Route Procedures www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap5_section_3.html
    6,001' - 14,000' | 230
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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