***Link*** :: [Chapter 8: Airport Traffic Patterns](https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/09_afh_ch8.pdf) ***Description*** :: `= this.link` ***Author*** :: [[FAA]] ***Key Quotes***: * Airport traffic patterns are procedures that improve the flow of traffic at an airport and enhance safety when properly executed. * An airport traffic pattern includes the direction and altitude of the pattern and procedures for entering and leaving the pattern. #source #handbook/afh