AviationTire Vfr Communications Definitions Q-code groups commonly used in RTF air-ground communications Q 3 / 5

QNH is the Q-code to indicate:

The atmospheric pressure measured at the aerodrome reference point (ARP).
The atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation (or at runway threshold).
The altimeter sub-scale setting to obtain elevation when on the ground.
The atmospheric pressure referred to the highest obstacle located on the surface of an aerodrome.