Holding leg length at or below 14,000 feet is how many minutes?

• A. 0.5 minutes
• B. 1 minute
• C. 2 minutes
• D. 3 minutes

Answer: (B)

In a standard-rate holding pattern, the outbound leg duration depends on altitude. When you’re at or below 14,000 feet MSL, the leg length is one minute. This keeps the pattern compact and within protected airspace while aligning with the timing expectations taught for holds. So, at or below 14,000 feet, the leg length is one minute. If you were higher than 14,000 feet, the leg would be one and a half minutes. The other time options aren’t used at this altitude.