The standard traffic pattern is a rectangular pattern consisting of an upwind, crosswind, downwind, and final approach leg. The standard traffic pattern altitude is 1,000 feet above aerodrome elevation, with turbine aircraft maintaining 1,500 feet above aerodrome elevation.

In aviation, the standard Visual Flight Rules (VFR) traffic pattern is a rectangular circuit used to coordinate arrivals and departures at an airport. The five legs are: 1. Upwind (or Departure) leg, which is the flight path along the extended runway centerline after takeoff; 2. Crosswind leg, a flight path at right angles to the runway; 3. Downwind leg, which is parallel to the runway in the opposite direction of landing; 4. Base leg, the flight path at right angles to the landing runway from the downwind leg to the final approach; and 5. Final Approach, the descending flight path in the direction of landing. Pilots typically enter the pattern at a 45-degree angle to the midpoint of the downwind leg. Understanding this sequence is vital for pilot communication and safety, as it ensures all aircraft are moving in a predictable "flow" around the airfield.