Flight Levels in Russian Federation
On 5 September 2011, the government of the Russian Federation issued a decree №743, pertaining to the changes in the rules of use of the country's airspace. The new rules came into force on 17 November 2011, introducing a flight level system similar to the one used in the west. RSVM has also been in force since this date.
The following table is true for IFR flights:
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The new system would eliminate the need to perform climbs and descents in order to enter or leave Russian airspace.
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