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EXPLANATION OF VFR TERMS AND SYMBOLS
The discussions and examples in this section are based on the Sectional Aeronautical Chart (Sectional). Sec-tionals include the most current data and are at a scale (1:500,000) most beneficial to pilots flying under Visual FlightRules. A pilot should have little difficulty in reading these charts which are, in many respects, similar to automobileroad maps. Each chart is named for a major city within its area of coverage.
The chart legend lists various aeronautical symbols as well as information concerning terrain and contourelevations. You may identify aeronautical, topographical, and obstruction symbols (such as radio and television tow-ers) by referring to the legend. Many landmarks which can be easily recognized from the air, such as stadiums,pumping stations, refineries, etc., are identified by brief descriptions adjacent to small black squares marking their
exact locations . Oil wells are shown by small open circles . Water, oil and gas tanks are shown by smal
black circles and labeled accordingly, if known. The scale of an item may be increased to make it easier toread on the chart.
NACO charts are prepared in accordance with specifications of the Interagency Air Cartographic Committee(IACC) and are approved by representatives of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department ofDefense (DoD).
TERRAIN AND OBSTRUCTIONS
The elevation and configuration of the Earth'ssurface are certainly of prime importance to pilots. Car-tographers devote a great deal of attention to showingrelief and obstruction data in a clear and concise manner.Five different techniques are used: contour lines, shadedrelief, color tints, obstruction symbols, and MaximumElevation Figures (MEF).
1. Contour lines are lines con-necting points on the Earth of equalelevation. On Sectionals, basic con-tours are spaced at 500' intervals.Intermediate contours may also be shown at 250' inter-vals in moderately level or gently rolling areas. Occasion-ally, auxiliary contours at 50, 100, 125, or 150' intervalsmay be used to portray smaller relief features in areas ofrelatively low relief. The pattern of these lines and theirspacing gives the pilot a visual concept of the terrain.Widely spaced contours represent gentle slopes, whileclosely spaced contours represent steep slopes.
2. Shaded relief is adepiction of how the terrainmight appear from the air. Thecartographer shades the
areas that would appear inshadow if illuminated by al ight from the northwest.Studies have indicated thatour visual perception has been conditioned to this view.
3. Color tints, also referred to ashypsotints, are used to depict bands of ele-vation reletive to sea level. These colorsrange from light green for the lowest eleva-tions to dark brown for the higher eleva-tions.
4. Obstruction symbols are used todepict man-made vertical features thatmay affect the National Airspace System.NACO maintains a database of over118,000 obstacles in the United States,Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico. Eachobstacle is evaluated by cartographersbased on charting specifications before it isadded to the visual charts. When the posi-tion or elevation of an obstacle is unveri-fied, it is marked UC (under construction orreported but not verified).
The data in the Digital Obstacle File (DOF) is col-lected and disseminated as part of NACOs responsibilityfor depicting the National Airspace System.
Source data on terrain and obstructions is some-times not complete or accurate enough for use in aero-nautical publications; for example, a reported obstructionmay be submitted with insufficient detail for determiningthe obstruction's position and elevation. Such cases areidentified by NACO and investigated by the FAA FlightEdit program.
The FAA Flight Edit crew conducts data verifica-tion missions, visually verifying cultural and topographicfeatures and reviewing all obstacle data. Charts are gen-erally flight-checked every three years. This reviewincludes checking for obstructions that may have beenconstructed, altered, or dismantled without proper notifi-cation.
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Generally, only man-made structures extendingmore than 200' above ground level (AGL) are charted.Objects 200' or less are charted only if they are consid-ered hazardous obstructions; for example, an obstruc-tion is much higher than the surrounding terrain or verynear an airport. Examples of features considered hazard-ous obstacles to low level flight are smokestacks, tanks,factories, lookout towers, and antennas.
Obstacles less than 1000' AGL are shown by thesymbol . Obstacles 1000' AGL and higher are
shown by the symbol . Man-made features which areused by FAA Air Traffic Control as checkpoints may berepresented with pictorial symbols shown in black withthe required elevation data in blue.
The elevation of the top of theobstacle above mean sea level (MSL) andthe height of the structure AGL are shownwhen known or when they can be reliablydetermined by the cartographer. The
AGL height is shown in parentheses below the MSL ele-vation. In extremely congested areas the AGL values maybe omitted to avoid confusion.
Obstacles are portrayed wherever possible. Butsince legibility would be impaired if all obstacles withincity complexes or within high density groups of obstacleswere portrayed, only the highest obstacle in an area is
shown using , the group obstacle symbol.
Obstacles under construction are indicated by
the letters immediately adjacent to the symbol. Ifavailable, the AGL height of the obstruction is shown in
parentheses; for example, . Obstacles with high-in tens i t y s t robe l i gh t i ng sys tems a re shown
as:
5. The Maximum Elevation Figure (MEF) repre-sents the highest elevation, including terrain and othervertical obstacles (towers, trees, etc.), within a quadrant.
A quadrant on Sectionals is the area bounded by tickedlines dividing each 30 minutes of latitude and each 30minutes of longitude. MEF figures are depicted to thenearest 100' value. The last two digits of the number arenot shown. In this example the MEF represents 12,500'.
MEFs are shown over land masses as well as over openwater areas containing man-made obstacles such as oilrigs.
In the determination of MEFs, extreme care isexercised to calculate the values based on the existing
elevation data shown on source material. Cartographersuse the following procedure to calculate MEFs:
When a man-made obstacle is more than 200above the highest terrain within the quadrant:
1. Determine the elevation of the top of theobstacle above MSL.
2. Add the possible vertical error of the sourcematerial to the above figure (100' or 1/2 con-tour interval when interval on source exceeds200'. U.S. Geological Survey QuadrangleMaps with contour intervals as small as 10are normally used).
3. Round the resultant figure up to the nexthigher hundred foot level.
Example: Elevation of obstacle top (MSL) = 2424Possible vertical error + 100
equals 2524Raise to the following 100 foot level 2600
Maximum Elevation Figure
When a natural terrain feature or natural vertical obstacle(e.g. a tree) is the highest feature within the quadrangle.:
1. Determine the elevation of the feature.
2. Add the possible vertical error of the sourceto the above figure (100' or 1/2 the contourinterval when interval on source exceeds200').
3. Add a 200' allowance for natural or man-made obstacles which are not portrayedbecause they are below the minimum heightat which the chart specifications require their
portrayal.4. Round the figure up to the next higher
hundred foot level.
Example: Elevation of obstacle top (MSL) = 3450Possible vertical error + 100Obstacle Allowance 200
equals 3750Raise to the following 100 foot level 3800
Maximum Elevation Figure
Pilots should be aware that while the MEF isbased on the best information available to the cartogra-
pher, the figures are not verified by field surveys. Alsousers should consult the Aeronautical Chart Bulletin inthe A/FD or NACO website to ensure that your chart hasthe latest MEF data available.
RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION
On visual charts, information about radio aids tonavigation is boxed, as illustrated. Duplication of data isavoided. When two or more radio aids in a general areahave the same name with different frequencies, TACANchannel numbers, or identification letters, and no misin-terpretation can result, the name of the radio aid may beindicated only once within the identification box. VHF/
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UHF radio aids to navigation names and identificationboxes (shown in blue) take precedence. Only those itemsthat are different (e.g., frequency, Morse Code) arerepeated in the box in the appropriate color. The choiceof separate or combined boxes is made in each case onthe basis of economy of space and clear identification ofthe radio aids.
Radio aids to navigation located on an airportdepicted by the pattern symbol may not always beshown by the appropriate symbol. A small open circleindicates the NAVAID location when co-located with anairport symbol. The type of radio aid to navigation maybe indicated by letter identification; e.g., VOR, VORTAC,or VOR-DME, positioned on and breaking the top line of
the identification box.
AIRPORTS
Airports in the following categories are charted asindicated (additional symbols are shown later in this Sec-tion).
Public use airports:
Hard-surfaced runways greater than 8069' orsome multiple runways less than 8069'
Hard-surfaced runways 1500' to 8069'
Other than hard-surfaced runways
Seaplane bases
Military airports:
Other than hard-surfaced runways
Hard-surfaced runways are depicted the sameas public-use airports.
U.S. military airports are identified by abbrevia-tions such as AAF (Army Air Field), AFB (Air Force
Base), MCAS (Marine Corps Air Station), NAS(Naval Air Station), NAF (Naval Air Facility), NAASNaval Auxiliary Air Station), etc. Canadian militaryairports are identified by the abbreviation DND(Department of National Defense).
Services available:
Tick marks around the basic airport symbol indi-cate that fuel is available and the airport is tendedduring normal working hours. (Normal workinghours are Monday through Friday 10:00 A.M. to4:00 P.M. local time.)
Other airports with or without services:
Airports are plotted in their true geographic posi-tion unless the symbol conflicts with a radio aid to navi-gation (navaid) at the same location. In such cases, theairport symbol will be displaced, but the relationshipbetween the airport and the navaid will be retained.
Airports are identified by their designated name
Generic parts of long airport names (such as "airport,"field or "municipal") and the first names of persons arecommonly omitted unless they are needed to distinguishone airport from another with a similar name.
The figure at right illus-trates the coded data that isprovided along with the airportname. The elevation of an air-port is the highest point on theusable portion of the landingareas. Runway length is thelength of the longest active run-way including displaced thresh-
olds and excluding overruns.Runway length is shown to thenearest 100', using 70 as thedivision point; a runway 8070' in length is charted as 81while a runway 8069' in length is charted as 80.
Ai rports with Control Towers (CT), and theirelated information, are shown in blue. All other airports
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and their related information, are shown in magenta (red-dish purple).
The symbol indicates that runway lights are onduring hours of darkness. A indicates that the pilotmust consult the Airport/Facility Directory (A/FD) todetermine runway lighting limitations, such as: availableon request (by radio call, letter, phone, etc), part-timelighting or pilot/airport controlled lighting. Lighting codesrefer to runway edge lights. The lighted runway may notbe the longest runway available, and may not be lightedfull length. A detailed description of airport and air navi-gation lighting aids available at each airport can be foundin the A/FD. When information is lacking, the respective
character is replaced by a dash. The symbol indicatesthe existence of a rotating or flashing airport beacon
operating continuously sunset to sunrise. The Aeronauti-cal Information Manual (AIM) thoroughly explains thetypes and uses of airport lighting aids.
CONTROLLED AIRSPACE
Controlled airspace consists of those areaswhere some or all aircraft may be subject to air trafficcontrol, such as Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D,Class E Surface (SFC) and Class E Airspace.
Class A Airspace
within the United Statesextends from 18,000' up to 60,000' MSL. While visualcharts do not depict Class A, it is important to note its
existence.
Class B Airspace
is shown in abbreviated formon the World Aeronautical Chart (WAC). The Sectional
Aeronautical Chart (Sectional) and Terminal Area Chart(TAC) show Class B in greater detail. The MSL ceiling andfloor altitudes of each sector are shown in solid blue fig-
ures with the last two digits omitted: Radials and
arcs used to define Class B are prominently shown onTACs. Detailed rules and requirements associated withthe particular Class B are shown. The name by which
the Class B is identified is shown as fo
example.
Class C Airspace
is shown in abbreviated formon WACs. Sectionals and TACs show Class C in greatedetail.
The MSL ceiling and floor altitudes of each sectoare shown in solid magenta figures with the last two dig-
its eliminated: . The following figures identify a sec-tor that extends from the surface to the base of the Class
B: . The name by which the Class C is identified is
shown as: . Separate notes, enclosedin magenta boxes, give the approach control frequenciesto be used by arriving VFR aircraft to establish two-wayradio communication before entering the Class C (gener-
ally within 20 NM):
Class D Airspace
is symbolized by a blue
dashed line. Class D operating less than continuous isindicated by the following note: . Ceilings
of Class D are shown as follows: . A minus in fron
of the figure is used to indicate "from surface to but notincluding .... .
Class E Surface (SFC) Airspace
is symbolizedby a magenta dashed line. Class E SFC operating lessthan continuous is indicated by the following note
Class E Airspace
ex ists at 1200' above
ground level unless desig-nated otherwise. The lat-eral and vertical limits of allClass E up to but not including 18,000' are shown bynarrow bands of vignette on Sectionals and TACs. Con-trolled airspace floors of 700' above the ground aredefined by a magenta vignette; floors other than 700that abut uncontrolled airspace (Class G) are defined bya blue vignette; differing floors greater than 700' above
the ground are annotated by a symbol and a
number indicating the floor. If the ceiling is less than18,000' MSL, the value (prefixed by the word "ceiling") is
shown along the limits of the controlled airspace. Theselimits are shown with the same symbol indicated above.
UNCONTROLLED AIRSPACE
Class G Airspace
within the United Statesextends up to 14,500' MSL. At and above this altitude isClass E, excluding the airspace less than 1500' abovethe terrain and certain special use airspace areas.
SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
Special use airspace confines certain flight activ-ities and restricts entry, or cautions other aircraft operat-
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ing within specific boundaries. Except for ControlledFiring Areas, special use airspace areas are depicted onvisual aeronautical charts. Controlled Firing Areas are notcharted because their activities are suspended immedi-ately when spotter aircraft, radar, or ground lookout posi-tions indicate an aircraft might be approaching the area.Nonparticipating aircraft are not required to change theirflight paths. Special use airspace areas are shown in theirentirety (within the limits of the chart), even when theyoverlap, adjoin, or when an area is designated withinanother area. The areas are identified by type and identi-fying name or number, positioned either within or imme-diately adjacent to the area.
OTHER AIRSPACE AREAS
Mode C Required Airspace
(from the surface to10,000' MSL) within 30 NM radius of the primary air-port(s) for which a Class B is designated, is depicted by
a solid magenta line . Mode C is required
but not depicted for operations within and above allClass C up to 10,000' MSL. Enroute Mode C require-ments (at and above 10,000' MSL except in airspace atand below 2500' AGL) are not depicted. See FAR 91.215and the AIM.
FAR 93
Airports and heliportswhere Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR93) special air traffic rules and airporttraffic patterns apply are shown by"boxing" the airport name.
FAR 91
Airports where fixed wing special visualflight rules operations are prohibited (FAR 91) are shownwith the type "NO SVFR" above the airport name.
National Security Areas
indicated with a brokenmagenta line and Special Federal AviationRegulations (SFAR) Areas
indicated with the following
symbol: , consist of airspace with definedvertical and lateral dimensions established at locationswhere there is a requirement for increased security andsafety of ground facilities. Pilots are requested to volun-tarily avoid flying through these depicted areas. Whennecessary, flight may be temporarily prohibited.
Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) AreasRelating to National Security are indicated with a bro-ken blue line . A Temporary Flight Restriction
(TFR) is a type of Notices to Airmen (NOTAM). A TFRdefines an area restricted to air travel due to a hazardouscondition, a special event, or a general warning for theentire airspace. The text of the actual TFR contains thefine points of the restriction. It is important to note thatonly TFRs relating to National Security are charted.
Air Defense Identification Zones (ADIZs)
are
symbolized using the ADIZ symbol: . As
defined in 14 CFR Part 99, an ADIZ is an area in whichthe ready identification, location, and control of all aircraftis required in the interest of national security. ADIZboundaries include Alaska, Canada and the ContiguousU.S.
Due to federal security agencies concerns aboutunidentified VFR aircraft flying too close to the nationscapital, in early 2003 the FAA adapted the ADIZ conceptto address these concerns and issued a Flight Data Cen-ter (FDC) NOTAM that designated this airspace as theWashington DC Metropolitan Air Defense IdentificationZone (DC ADIZ).
The Washington DC Flight Restricted Zone(FRZ) Relating to National Security
is depicted usingthe Prohibited/Restricted/Warning Area symbology
and is located within the DC ADIZ. It isdefined as the airspace within approximately a 13 to15NM radius of the KDCA VOR/DME. Additional require-ments are levied upon operators requesting access tooperate inside the National Capitol Region.
Terminal Radar Service Areas (TRSAs)
areshown in their entirety, symbolized by a screened blackoutline of the entire area including the various sectors
within the area .
The outer limit of the entire TRSA is a continuousscreened black line. The various sectors within the TRSAare symbolized by slightly narrower screened black lines
Each sector altitude is identified in solid blackcolor by the MSL ceiling and floor values of the respec-tive sector, eliminating the last two digits. A leader line isused when the altitude values must be positioned out-side the respective sectors because of space limitations
The TRSA name is shown near the north position of the
TRSA as follows: . Associated frequen-cies are listed in a table on the chart border.
Military Training Routes (MTRs)
are shown on
Sectionals and TACs. They are identified by the routedesignator: . Route designatorsare shown in solid black on the route centerline, posi-tioned along the route for continuity. The designator IR or
VR is not repeated when two or more routes are estab-lished over the same airspace, e.g., IR201-205-227Routes numbered 001 to 099 are shown as IR1 or VR99eliminating the initial zeros. Direction of flight along theroute is indicated by small arrowheads adjacent to and inconjunction with each route designator.
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The following note appears on Sectionals andTACs covering the conterminous United States.
There are IFR (IR) and VFR (VR) routes as follows:
Route identification:
a. Routes at or below 1500' AGL (with no seg-ment above 1500') are identified by four-digitnumbers; e.g., VR1007, etc. These routes aregenerally developed for flight under VisualFlight Rules.
b. Routes above 1500' AGL (some segments ofthese routes may be below 1500') are identi-
fied by three-digit or less numbers; e.g., IR21,VR302, etc. These routes are developed forflight under Instrument Flight Rules.
MTRs can vary in width from 4 to 16 miles.Detailed route width information is available in the FlightInformation Publication (FLIP) AP/1B (a DoD publication),or in the Digital Aeronautical Chart Supplement (DACS)produced by NACO.
Special Military Activity
areas are indicated onthe Sectionals by a boxed note in black type. The notecontains radio frequency information for obtaining areaactivity status.
TERMINAL AREA CHART (TAC) COVERAGE
TAC coverage is shown on appropriate Section-als by a 1/4" masked line as indicated below. Within thisarea, pilots should use TACs which provide greater detailand clarity of information. A note to this effect appearsnear the masked boundary line.
INSET COVERAGE
Inset coverage is shown on appropriate Section-als by a 1/8" masked line as indicated below. A note tothis effect appears near the masked boundary line.
CHART TABULATIONS
Airport Tower Communications
are provided ina columnized tabulation for all tower-controlled airportsthat appear on the respective chart. Airport names arelisted alphabetically. If the airport is military, the type ofairfield, e.g., AAF, AFB, NAS, is shown after the airfieldname. In addition to the airport name, tower operatinghours, primary VHF/UHF local Control Tower (CT)Ground Control (GND CON), and Automatic TerminaInformation Service (ATIS) frequencies, when availablewill be given. An asterisk (*) indicates that the part-timetower frequency is remoted to a collocated full-time FSS
for use as Local Airport Advisory (LAA) when the tower isclosed. Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) and/or Preci-sion Approach Radar (PAR) procedures are listed whenavailable.
Approach Control Communications
are pro-vided in a columnized tabulation listing Class B, Class C
Terminal Radar Service Areas (TRSA) and SelectedRadar Facilities when available. Primary VHF/UHF fre-quencies are provided for each facility. Sectorizationoccurs when more than one frequency exists and/or isapproach direction dependent. Availability of servicehours is also provided.
Special Use Airspace (SUA)
information iscomprised of Prohibited, Restricted, Alert, and Warning
Areas. They are presented in blue and listed numericallyfor U.S. and other countries. Restricted, Danger and
Advisory Areas for Canada are tabulated separately inblue. A tabulation of Military Operations Areas (MOA) thatappear on the chart are presented in magenta and listedalphabetically. All are supplemented with altitude, time ofuse and the controlling agency/contact facility, and itsfrequency, when available. The controlling agency will beshown when the contact facility and frequency data isunavailable.
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VFR AERONAUTICAL CHART SYMBOLS
AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION
AIRPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
AIRSPACE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
CHART LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
CULTURE
RAILROADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
ROADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
POPULATED PLACES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
BOUNDARIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
MISCELLANEOUS CULTURAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
HYDROGRAPHY
SHORELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
RESERVOIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
STREAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
MISCELLANEOUS HYDROGRAPHIC FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
RELIEF
CONTOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
ELEVATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
UNRELIABLE RELIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
SHADED RELIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
AREA RELIEF FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
MISCELLANEOUS RELIEF FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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AIRPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
AIRSPACE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
CULTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32HYDROGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
RELIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
VFR FLYWAY PLANNING CHARTSAIRPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
AIRSPACE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
CULTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
HYDROGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
RELIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
GENERAL INFORMATION
Symbols shown are for World Aeronautical Charts (WACs), Sectional Aeronautical Charts (Sectionals), Terminal AreaCharts (TACs), VFR Flyway Planning Charts and Helicopter Route Charts. When a symbol is different on any VFRchart series, it will be annotated as such (e.g. WAC or Not shown on WAC).
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AIRPORTS
LANDPLANE: CIVIL
Airports having con-trol towers (CT) are
shown in blue, all oth-ers are shown in
magenta.
All recognizable run-ways, including somewhich may be closed,
are shown for visualidentification pur-poses.
Refueling and repairfacilities for normaltraffic.
Runway patterns willbe depicted at air-ports with at least onehard surface runway1500 or greater in
length.
SEAPLANE: CIVILAERONAUTICALINFORMATION
LANDPLANE:CIVIL-MILITARY
LANDPLANE:MILITARY
Refueling and repairfacilities not indi-cated.
LANDPLANE:EMERGENCY
No facilities
or
Complete informa-tion is not available.
Add appropriate noteas required:(CLOSED)
SEAPLANE:EMERGENCY
No facilities or com-plete information isnot available.
HELIPORT(Selected)
ULTRALIGHT FLIGHTPARK
(Selected)
AIRPORT DATAGROUPING
(Pvt) - Non-public usehaving emergency orlandmark value.
AIRPORTS
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RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION
VHFOMNI-DIRECTIONALRADIO (VOR) RANGE
VOR
VORTAC
When an NDBNAVAID shares the
same name andMorse Code astheVOR NAVAID thefrequency can becolocated inside the
same box to conservespace.
VOR-DME
NON-DIRECTIONALRADIOBEACON(NDB)
NDB-DME
{
ILS COMPONENTS
Shown when compo-nent of airway sys-tem or used in thedescription of Class B
airspace.
BROADCASTSTATIONS (BS)
On request by theproper authority orwhen a VFR Check-
point.
FLIGHT SERVICESTATION (FSS)
REMOTECOMMUNICATIONSOUTLET (RCO)
RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION
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AIR FORCE STATION(AFS)
LONG RANGE
RADAR STATION(LRRS)
OFF AIRPORTAWOS/ASOS
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
CLASS B AIRSPACE
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
Only the airspaceeffective below18,000 feet MSL are
shown.
(Mode C seeFAR 91.215 /AIM)
All mileagesare nautical (NM).
All radialsare magnetic.
RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION
L A S
0 0 2
CLASS C AIRSPACE
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
(Mode C seeFAR 91.215 /AIM)
CLASS D AIRSPACE
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
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CLASS E AIRSPACE
The limits of Class Eairspace shall beshown by narrowvignettes or by thedashed magenta
symbol. Individualunits of designated
airspace are not nec-essarily shown;
instead, the aggre-
gate lateral and verti-cal limits shall bedefined by the follow-
ing:
Airspace beginning atthe surface (sfc) des-
ignated around air-ports ...
Airspace beginning at700 feet AGL ...
Airspace beginning at1200 feet AGL or
greater that abutsuncontrolled air-
space (Class G) ...
Differentiates floorsof airspace greaterthan 700 feet abovethe surface...
When the ceiling isless than 18,000 feetMSL, the value, pre-fixed by the word"ceiling, shall be
shown along the lim-its.
OFFSHORECONTROL AREAS
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
CANADIAN AIRSPACE
Individual units ofdesignated Canadian
airspace are not nec-essarily shown;
instead, the aggre-gate lateral and verti-cal limits shall be
portrayed as closelyas possible to thecomparable U.S. air-
space.
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
AIRSPACE OUTSIDEOF U.S.
Other than Canada
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
FLIGHTINFORMATIONREGIONS (FIR)and /or (CTA)
OCEANICCONTROL AREAS(OCA)
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
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LOW ALTITUDEAIRWAYSVOR and LF / MF(CLASS E AIRSPACE)
Low altitude FederalAirways are indicatedby centerline.
Only the controlledairspace effective
below 18,000 feetMSL is shown.
MISCELLANEOUSAIR ROUTES
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
SPECIAL USEAIRSPACE
Only the airspaceeffective below18,000 feet MSL are
shown.
The type of area shallbe spelled out in large
areas if space per-mits.
MILITARY TRAININGROUTES (MTR)
SPECIAL MILITARYACTIVITY ROUTES(SMAR)
Boxed notes (as intext) shown adjacentto route.
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
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SPECIAL AIRTRAFFIC RULES /
AIRPORT PATTERNS(FAR 93)
Appropriate boxednote as requiredshown adjacent toarea.
SPACEOPERATIONS
AREA(FAR 91.143)
MODE C(FAR 91.215)
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
MISCELLANEOUSAIRSPACE AREAS
Parachute JumpingArea with Frequency
GliderOperating Area
UltralightActivity
Hang GliderActivity
SPECIALCONSERVATION
AREAS
National Park,Wildlife Refuge,Primitive andWilderness Areas,etc.
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
SPECIAL AIRSPACEAREAS
SPECIAL FEDERALAVIATIONREGULATIONS(SFAR) AREAS
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
Note. Delimiting linenot shown when itcoincides with Inter-
national Boundary,projection lines orother linear features.
FLIGHT RESTRICTEDZONE RELATING TONATIONAL SECURITY
Example:
Washington DC
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
AIR DEFENSEIDENTIFICATIONZONE (ADIZ)
Note. Delimiting linenot shown when itcoincides with Inter-
national Boundary,projection lines orother linear features.
TEMPORARY FLIGHTRESTRICTION (TFR)RELATING TONATIONAL SECURITY
Example:P-40/R-4009
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
CAUTIONP-40 AND R-4009 EXPANDED BY
TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION.
CONTACT AFSS FOR LATEST STATUS
AND NOTAMS
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NATIONALSECURITY AREA
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
HIGH ENERGYRADIATION
AREAS
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
TERMINAL RADARSERVICE AREA(TRSA)
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
IFR ROUTES
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
Arrival
Departure
TRANSITION ROUTES
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
Uni-directional
Bi-directional
NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION
ISOGONIC LINE &VALUE
Isogonic lines andvalues shall be basedon the five year epoch
magnetic variationmodel.
LOCAL MAGNETICNOTES
UnreliabilityNotes
COMPASS ROSETTE
Shown only in areasvoid of VOR roses.
Compass rosette willbe based on the fiveyear epoch magnetic
variation model.
VFR TRANSITION ROUTE
ATC CLEARANCE REQUIRED
SEE SHOWBOAT GRAPHICON SIDE PANEL
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INTERSECTIONS
Named intersectionsused as reporting
points. Arrows aredirected toward facili-ties which establish
intersection.
AERONAUTICALLIGHTS
AERONAUTICALLIGHTS
NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION
Site #
MARINE LIGHTS
With Characteristicsof Light
VISUAL GROUNDSIGNS
Shore andLandmarkers
VFR CHECKPOINTS
VFR WAYPOINTS
Stand-Alone
Collocated withVFR Checkpoint
NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION
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OBSTRUCTION
GROUPOBSTRUCTION
HIGH-INTENSITYOBSTRUCTIONLIGHTS
High-intensity lightsmay operate part-time.
WINDMILL FARMS
When highest wind-mill is unverified, UCwill be shown afterMSL value.
MAXIMUMELEVATIONFIGURE (MEF)
(see page 2 for expla-
nation).
WARNING ANDCAUTION NOTES
Used when specificarea is not demar-cated.
NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION
CHART LIMITS
OUTLINE ONSECTIONAL OFTERMINAL AREACHART
OUTLINE ONSECTIONAL OFINSET CHART
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CULTURE
RAILROADS
All gauges
Single TrackTOPOGRAPHICINFORMATION
Double Track
More ThanTwo Tracks
Electric
RAILROADS INJUXTAPOSITION
RAILROAD-NONOPERATING,ABANDONED,DESTROYEDOR UNDERCONSTRUCTION
RAILROAD YARDS
Limiting Track ToScale
Location Only
RAILROADSTATIONS
RAILROAD SIDINGSAND SHORT SPURS
ROADS
Dual-LaneDivided HighwayCategory 1
PrimaryCategory 2
SecondaryCategory 2
TRAILS
Category 3
Provides symboliza-
tion for dismantledrailroad when com-bined with label "dis-mantled railroad."
ROAD MARKERS
Interstate RouteNo.
U.S. Route No.
Air MarkedIdentification Label
ROAD NAMES
ROADS UNDERCONSTRUCTION
Features Related toRailroads and Roads
CULTURE
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BRIDGESAND VIADUCTS
Railroad
Road
OVERPASSES ANDUNDERPASSES
CAUSEWAYS
TUNNELS-ROADAND RAILROAD
POPULATEDPLACES
Large CitiesCategory 1
Cities and
Large TownsCategory 2
POPULATEDPLACES
Towns and VillagesCategory 3
CULTURE
FERRIES, FERRYSLIPS AND FORDS
PROMINENTFENCES
BOUNDARIES
International
State orProvince
Convention orMandate Line
Date Line
CULTURE
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TIME ZONES
MINES ORQUARRIES
Shaft Minesor Quarries
POWERTRANSMISSION &TELECOMMUNICA-TION LINES
PIPELINES
Underground
DAMS
DAM CARRYINGROAD
PASSABLE LOCKS
CULTURE
SMALL LOCKS
WEIRS ANDJETTIES
SEAWALLS
BREAKWATERS
PIERS, WHARFS,QUAYS, ETC.
MISCELLANEOUSCULTURALFEATURES
OUTDOORTHEATER
WELLS
Other Than Water
CULTURE
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RACE TRACKS
LOOKOUT TOWERS
Air markedidentification
LANDMARK AREAS
TANKS
COAST GUARDSTATION
AERIAL
CABLEWAYS,CONVEYORS, ETC.
HYDROGRAPHY
OPEN WATER
INLAND WATER
CULTURE
618 (Elevation Base of Tower)
SHORELINES
Definite
Fluctuating
UnsurveyedIndefinite
Man-made
LAKES
Label as required
Perennial
When too numerousto show individual
lakes, show represen-tative pattern anddescriptive note.
Non-Perennial
(dry, intermittent, etc.)Illustration includes
small perennial lake
RESERVOIRS
Natural Shorelines
Man-madeShorelines
Label when neces-
sary for clarity
Too small to show toscale
Under Construc-tion
HYDROGRAPHY
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STREAMS
Perennial
Non-Perennial
Fanned Out
Alluvial fanMISCELLA-
NEOUS HYDRO-GRAPHICFEATURES
Braided
Disappearing
SeasonallyFluctuating
with undefined limits
with maximum banklimits, prominent andconstant
Sand Deposits Inand AlongRiverbeds
HYDROGRAPHY
WET SAND AREAS
Within and adjacentto desert areas
AQUEDUCTS
Abandoned orUnderConstruction
Underground
Suspended orElevated
Tunnels
Kanats
Underground aque-duct with air vents
HYDROGRAPHY
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FLUMES,PENSTOCKS ANDSIMILAR FEATURES
Elevated
Underground
FALLS
Double-Line
Single-Line
RAPIDS
Double-Line
Single-Line
CANALS
HYDROGRAPHY
To Scale
Abandoned orUnderConstruction
Abandonedto Scale
SMALL CANALSAND DRAINAGE /IRRIGATIONDITCHES
Perennial
Non-Perennial
Abandonedor Ancient
NumerousRepresentative pat-tern and/or descrip-tive note.
Numerous
HYDROGRAPHY
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COASTAL HYDRO-GRAPHIC FEATURESSALT EVAPORATORS
AND SALT PANSMAN EXPLOITED
SWAMPS, MARSHESAND BOGS
HUMMOCKS ANDRIDGES
MANGROVE ANDNIPA
PEAT BOGS
TUNDRA
CRANBERRY BOGS
RICE PADDIES
Extensive areas indi-cated by label only.
HYDROGRAPHY
peat bog
LAND SUBJECT TOINUNDATION
SPRINGS, WELLSAND WATERHOLES
GLACIERS
GLACIAL MORAINES
ICE CLIFFS
SNOWFIELDS, ICEFIELDS AND ICECAPS
ICE PEAKS
FORESHORE FLATS
Tidal flats exposed atlow tide.
HYDROGRAPHY
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ROCKS-ISOLATED
Bare or Awash
WRECKS
Exposed
REEFS-ROCKYOR CORAL
MISCELLANEOUSUNDERWATERFEATURES NOTOTHERWISESYMBOLIZED
FISH PONDS AND
HATCHERIES
ICE
PermanentPolar Ice
Pack Ice
HYDROGRAPHY
RELIEF
CONTOURS
Basic
Approximate
Intermediate
Auxiliary
Depression
Illustration includesmound withindepression
Values
2000
1000
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SPOT ELEVATIONSELEVATIONS
Position Accurate
Position Accurate,
ElevationApproximate
UNRELIABLE RELIEFApproximatelocation
Highest in GeneralArea
Highest on Chart
MOUNTAIN PASS
HACHURING
UNSURVEYEDAREAS
Label appropriatelyas required
UNCONTOUREDAREAS
Label appropriatelyas required
DISTORTEDSURFACE
AREAS
LAVA FLOWS
RELIEF
12632
RELIEF DATA INCOMPLETE
lava
SAND OR GRAVELAREAS
SAND RIDGES
To Scale
SAND DUNES
To Scale
SHADED RELIEF
ROCK STRATAOUTCROP
AREA RELIEF FEA-TURES
QUARRIES TOSCALE
STRIP MINES, MINEDUMPS ANDTAILINGS
To Scale
CRATERS
MISCELLANEOUSRELIEF FEATURES
ESCARPMENTS,BLUFFS, CLIFFS,DEPRESSIONS, ETC.
LEVEES ANDESKERS
RELIEF
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AIRPORTS
LANDPLANE
All recognizable run-ways, including somewhich may be closed,
are shown for visualidentification.
HELICOPTER ROUTECHARTS
HELIPORT
SEAPLANE
ULTRALIGHTFLIGHT PARK
AIRPORT DATAGROUPING
Boxed airport nameindicates airport forwhich a Special Traf-fic Rule has beenestablished.
(Pvt) - Non-public use
having emergency orlandmark value.
RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION
VHFOMNI-DIRECTIONALRADIO (VOR) RANGE
VOR
VORTAC
When an NDBNAVAID shares the
same name andMorse Code astheVOR NAVAID thefrequency can be
colocated inside thesame box to conservespace.
VOR-DME
NON-DIRECTIONALRADIOBEACON(NDB)
NDB-DME
{
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NAVAIDS USEDTO DEFINECLASS B AIRSPACE
BROADCAST
STATIONS (BS)
On request by theproper authority orwhen a VFR Check-
point.
FLIGHT SERVICESTATION (FSS)
REMOTE
COMMUNICATIONSOUTLET (RCO)
RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION AIRSPACE INFORMATION
CLASS B AIRSPACE
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown. (Mode C seeFAR 91.215/AIM)
All mileages arenautical (NM)
All radials aremagnetic.
CLASS C AIRSPACEAppropriate notes asrequired may beshown. (Mode C seeFAR 91.215/AIM)
CLASS D AIRSPACEHELICOPTER ROUTECHARTS
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CLASS E SURFACE(SFC) AIRSPACE
SPECIAL AIRSPACEAREAS
FLIGHT RESTRICTEDZONE RELATING TONATIONAL SECURITY
Example:Washington DC
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
AIR DEFENSEIDENTIFICATIONZONE (ADIZ)
Note. Delimiting linenot shown when itcoincides with Inter-
national Boundary,projection lines orother linear features.
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
CANADIAN AIRSPACE
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
HELICOPTERROUTES
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
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SPECIAL USEAIRSPACE
Only the airspaceeffective below18,000 feet MSL is
shown.
The type of area shallbe spelled out in largeareas if space per-mits.
MILITARY TRAININGROUTES (MTR)
SPECIAL AIRTRAFFIC RULES /
AIRPORT TRAFFICAREAS(FAR PART 93)
Appropriate boxednotes as requiredshown adjacent toarea.
MODE C(FAR 91.215)
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
MISCELLANEOUSAIRSPACE AREAS
Parachute Jumping
Area with Frequency
GliderOperating Area
UltralightActivity
Hang GliderActivity
SPECIALCONSERVATION
AREAS
National Park,
Wildlife Refuge,Primitive andWilderness Areas,etc.
TERMINAL RADARSERVICE AREA(TRSA)
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
AIRSPACE INFORMATION NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION
VFR CHECKPOINTS
VFR WAYPOINTS
Stand-Alone
Collocated withVFR Checkpoint
OBSTRUCTIONS
MAXIMUMELEVATION FIGURE(MEF)
(see page 2 for expla-nation).
NAVIGATION DATA
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WARNING ANDCAUTION NOTES
LOCAL MAGNETICNOTES
UnreliabilityNotes
CULTURE
RAILROADSSingle Track
Double Track
ROADSDual-Lane:Divided HighwaysMajor Boulevards &Major Streets
Primary
BRIDGES
POPULATEDPLACES
Built-up Areas
BOUNDARIES
International
State andProvincial
NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION
POWERTRANSMISSIONLINES
PROMINENTPICTORIALS
LANDMARKS
HYDROGRAPHY
SHORELINES
MAJOR LAKES ANDRIVERS
RESERVOIRS
RELIEF
SPOT ELEVATIONS
Position Accurate
CULTURE
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AIRPORTS
LANDPLANE
No distinction ismade between air-ports with servicesand those withoutservices. Runwaysmay be exaggeratedto clearly portray the
pattern. Hard-sur-faced runways which
are closed but stillexist are included inthe charted pattern.
FAR 91 - Fixed wingspecial VFR opera-tions prohibited.
(Pvt) - Non-public usehaving emergency orlandmark value.
VFR FLYWAY PLAN-NING CHARTS
RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION
VHFOMNI-DIRECTIONALRADIO RANGE (VOR)
VOR
VORTAC
VOR-DME
NON-DIRECTIONALRADIOBEACON(NDB)
NDB-DME
NAVAIDS USED TODEFINE CLASS B
AIRSPACE
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
CLASS B AIRSPACE
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
(Mode C seeFAR 91.215 /AIM)
All mileages arenautical (NM).
All radialsare magnetic.
CLASS C AIRSPACE
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
(Mode C seeFAR 91.215/AIM)
CLASS D AIRSPACE
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CLASS E SURFACE(SFC) AIRSPACE
SPECIAL AIRSPACEAREAS
FLIGHT RESTRICTEDZONE RELATING TONATIONAL SECURITY
Example:Washington DC
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
AIR DEFENSEIDENTIFICATIONZONE (ADIZ)
Note. Delimiting linenot shown when itcoincides with Inter-
national Boundary,projection lines orother linear features.
TEMPORARY FLIGHTRESTRICTION (TFR)RELATING TONATIONAL SECURITY
Example:
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
CAUTIONP-40 AND R-4009 EXPANDED BY
TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION.
CONTACT AFSS FOR LATEST STATUS
AND NOTAMS.
SUGGESTED VFRFLYWAY AND
ALTITUDE
IFR ROUTES
Appropriate notesas required maybe shown.
Arrival
Departure
TRANSITION ROUTES
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
Uni-directional
Bi-directional
SPECIAL USEAIRSPACE
Only the airspaceeffective below18,000 feet MSL is
shown.
MILITARY TRAININGROUTES (MTR)
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
VFR TRANSITION ROUTE
ATC CLEARANCE REQUIRED
SEE SHOWBOAT GRAPHIC
ON SIDE PANEL
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SPECIAL AIRTRAFFIC RULES /
AIRPORT TRAFFICAREAS(FAR Part 93)
Appropriate boxednote as requiredshown adjacent toarea.
MODE C(FAR 91.215)
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
TERMINAL RADARSERVICE AREA(TRSA)
MISCELLANEOUSAIRSPACE AREAS
Parachute JumpingArea
GliderOperating Area
UltralightActivity
Hang GliderActivity
AIRSPACE INFORMATION NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION
VFR CHECKPOINTS
VFR WAYPOINTS
Stand-Alone
Collocated withVFR Checkpoint
OBSTRUCTIONS
Only those obstaclesspecified by the localATC Facility shall beshown.
Above Ground Level(AGL) heights are not
shown.
NAVIGATIONAL DATA
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CULTURE
RAILROADS
Single andMultiple Tracks
ROADS
Dual-Lane
Divided Highway
Primary
POPULATEDPLACES
Built-up Areas
Towns
BOUNDARIES
International
POWERTRANSMISSIONLINES
PROMINENTPICTORIALS
LANDMARKS
HYDROGRAPHY
SHORELINES
MAJOR LAKESAND RIVERS
RESERVOIRS
HARBOR FREEWAY
110
POWER PLANT
RELIEF
Spot Elevations
Position AccurateMountain Peaks
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EXPLANATION OF IFR ENROUTE TERMS AND SYMBOLS
The discussions and examples in this section will be based primarily on the IFR (Instrument Flight Rule)Enroute Low Altitude Charts. Other IFR products use similar symbols in various colors (see Section 3 of this guide)
The chart legends list aeronautical symbols with a brief description of what each symbol depicts. This section wilprovide a more detailed discussion of some of the symbols and how they are used on IFR charts.
NACO charts are prepared in accordance with specifications of the Interagency Air Cartographic Committee(IACC), and are approved by representatives of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of DefenseSome information on these charts may only apply to military pilots.
AIRPORTS
All active airports with hard-surfaced runways of
3000' or longer are shown on FAA IFR Enroute Charts.
All active airports with approved instrument approach
procedures are also shown regardless of runway length
or composition. Charted airports are classified according
to the following criteria:
Blue Airports with an approved Department of
Defense (DoD) Low Altitude Instrument Approach Pro-
cedure and/or DoD RADAR MINIMA published in
DOD FLIP (Flight Information Publication or the FAA
U.S. Terminal Procedures Publication (TPP).
Green
Airports and seaplane bases with an
approved Low Altitude Instrument Approach Proce-
dure published in the FAA TPP volumes.
Brown
Airports and seaplane bases that do not
have a published Instrument Approach Procedure.
Airports are plotted in their true geographic posi-
tion unless the symbol conflicts with a radio aid to navi-
gation (NAVAID) at the same location. In such cases, the
airport symbol will be displaced, but the relationship
between the airport and the NAVAID is retained.
Airports are identified by the airport name. In the
case of military airports, the abbreviated letters AFB (Air
Force Base), NAS (Naval Air Station), NAF (Naval Air
Facility), MCAS (Marine Corps Air Station), AAF (Army Air
Field), etc., appear as part of the airport name.
Airports marked "Pvt" immediately following the
airport name are not for public use, but otherwise meet
the criteria for charting as specified above.
Runway length is the length of the longest active
runway (including displaced thresholds but excluding
overruns) and is shown to the nearest 100 feet using 70
feet as the division point; e.g., a runway of 8,070' is
labeled 81.
The following runway composit ions (materials)
constitute a hard-surfaced runway: asphalt, bitumen
concrete, and tar macadam. Runways that are not
hard-surfaced have a small letter "s" following the run-
way length, indicating a soft surface.
A symbol following the elevation under the air-
port name means that runway lights are in operation
sunset to sunrise. A symbol indicates there is Pilot
Controlled Lighting. A symbol means the lighting is
part-time or on request. The pilot should consult the Air-port/Facility Directory for light operating procedures. The
Aeronautical Information Manual thoroughly explains the
types and uses of airport lighting aids.
RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION (NAVAIDs)
Al l IFR radio NAVAIDs that have been flight-
checked and are operational are shown on IFR enroute
charts. VHF/UHF NAVAIDs (VORs, TACANs, and UHF
NDBs) are shown in black, and LF/MF NAVAIDs (Com-
pass Locators and Aeronautical or Marine NDBs) are
shown in brown.
Longest runway length tonearest 100 feet with 70feet as the dividing point(add 00)s indicates soft surface
Part-time or established byNOTAM. See Airport/FacilityDirectory for times ofoperation. In Alaska seeSupplement Alaska
AirportName
AssociatedCity Name
1. Airport elevation given in feet above or below mean sea level.2. Pvt - Private use, not available to general public.3. A solid line box enclosing the airport name indicates FAR 93
Special Requirements- see Directory/Supplement4. "NO SVFR" above the airport name indicates FAR 91xed-wing special VFR ight is prohibited5. following the airport identier indicates Class C orClass D Airspace.6. Airport symbol may be offset for enroute navigational aids.7. Associated city names for public airports are shown above orpreceding the airport name. If airport name and city name arethe same, only the airport name is shown. The airport identierin parentheses follows the airport name. City names for militaryand private airports are not shown.
AutomaticTerminal
InformationService
AirportElevation
Part-time Frequency
LOW ALTITUDE - U.S. & ALASKA
AirportIdentier Airspace Class
orC
No lighting available
At private facilities - indicates nolighting information available.
Lighting availablePilot Controlled LightingPart-time or on request
For complete information consult theAirport/Facility Directory.
Lighting Capability:
L
L
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On enroute charts, information about NAVAIDs is
boxed as illustrated below. To avoid duplication of data,
when two or more NAVAIDs in a general area have the
same name, the name is usually printed only once inside
an identification box with the frequencies, TACAN chan-
nel numbers, identification letters, or Morse Code identi-
fications of the dif ferent NAVAIDs al l shown in
appropriate colors.
NAVAIDs which may be, or are, scheduled forsome future corrective action within the life-span of the
chart shall be indicated by the note CHECK NOTAMs.
The affected component is indicated by diagonal lines
over the frequency or channel which indicates an abnor-
mal status.
CONTROLLED AIRSPACE
Controlled airspace consists of those areas
where some or all aircraft may be subjected to air traffic
control within the following airspace classifications of A,
B, C, D, & E.
Class A Airspace
is depicted as open area
(white) on the Enroute High Charts. It consists of air-
space from 18,000 MSL to FL600.
Class B Airspace
is depicted as screened blue
area with a solid line encompassing the area.
Class C Airspace
is depicted as screened blue
area with a dashed line encompassing the area.
Class B and Class C Airspace
consist of con-
trolled airspace extending upward from the surface or a
designated floor to specified altitudes, within which al
aircraft and pilots are subject to the operating rules and
requirements specified in the Federal Aviation Regula-
tions (FAR) 71. Class B and C Airspace are shown in
abbreviated forms on Enroute Low Altitude charts. A
general note adjacent to Class B airspace refers the user
to the appropriate VFR Terminal Area Chart.
Class D Airspace
(airports with an operating
control tower) are depicted as open area (white) with afollowing the airport name.
Class E Airspace
is depicted as open area
(white) on the Enroute Low Charts. It consists of airspace
below 18,000 MSL.
Airports within which fixed-wing special VFR
flight is prohibited are shown as:
Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC) are
established to provide Air Traffic Control to aircraft oper-ating on IFR flight plans within controlled airspace, par-
ticularly during the enroute phase of flight. Boundaries of
the ARTCCs are shown in their entirety using the symbo
below. Center names are shown adjacent and parallel to
the boundary line.
ARTCC sector frequencies are shown in boxes
outlined by the same symbol.
SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
Special use airspace confines certain flight activ-
ities or restricts entry, or cautions other aircraft operating
within specific boundaries. Special use airspace areas
are depicted on aeronautical charts. Special use air-
space areas are shown in their entirety, even when they
NO SVFR
AIRPORTNAME
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overlap, adjoin, or when an area is designated within
another area. The areas are identified by type and identi-
fying number or name (R-4001), effective altitudes, oper-
ating time, weather conditions (VFR/IFR) during which
the area is in operation, and voice call of the controlling
agency, on the back or front panels of the chart. Special
Use Airspace with a floor of 18,000' MSL or above is not
shown on the Enroute Low Altitude Charts. Similarly,
Special Use Airspace with a ceiling below 18,000' MSLis not shown on Enroute High Altitude Charts.
OTHER AIRSPACE
Mode C Required Airspace
(from the surface to
10,000' MSL) within 30 NM radius of the primary air-
port(s) for which a Class B airspace is designated, is
depicted on Enroute Low Altitude Charts. Mode C is also
depicted within 10 NM of all airports listed in Appendix Dof FAR 91.215 and the Aeronautical Information Manual
(AIM).
Mode C is required within the limits of a Class C airspace
up to 10,000' MSL.
INSTRUMENT AIRWAYS
The FAA has established two fixed route systems
for air navigation. The VOR and LF/MF (low or mediumfrequency) systemdesignated from 1,200' AGL to but
not including 18,000' MSLis shown on Low Altitude
Enroute Charts, and the Jet Route systemdesignated
from 18,000' MSL to FL 450 inclusiveis shown on
High Altitude Enroute Charts.
VOR LF/MF AIRWAY SYSTEM(LOW ALTITUDE ENROUTE CHARTS)
In this system VOR airwaysairways based on
VOR or VORTAC NAVAIDsare depicted in black and
identified by a "V" (Victor) followed by the route number
(e.g., "V12"). In Alaska, some segments of low-altitude
airways are based on LF/MF navaids and are charted in
brown instead of black.
LF/MF airwaysairways based on LF/MF
NAVAIDsare sometimes called "colored airways"
because they are identified by color name and number
(e.g., "Amber One", charted as "A1"). Green and Red air-
ways are plotted east and west, and Amber and Blue air-
ways are plotted north and south. Regardless of theircolor identifier, LF/MF airways are shown in brown. U.S
colored airways exist only in Alaska, those within the
conterminous U.S. have been rescinded.
AIRWAY/ROUTE DATA
On both series of Enroute Charts, airway/route
data such as the airway identifications, bearings or radi-
als, mileages, and altitude (e.g., MEA, MOCA, MAA) are
shown aligned with the airway and in the same color as
the airway.
Airways/Routes predicated on VOR or VORTACNAVAIDs are defined by the outbound radial from the
NAVAID. Airways/Routes predicated on LF/MF NAVAIDs
are defined by the inbound bearing.
AREA NAVIGATION (RNAV) T ROUTE SYSTEM
The FAA has created new low altitude area navi-
gation (RNAV) routes for the en route and terminal envi-
ronments. The RNAV routes will provide more direct
routing for IFR aircraft and enhance the safety and effi-
ciency of the National Airspace System. To utilize these
routes aircraft will need to be equipped with IFR
approved Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). In
Alaska, TSO-145a and 146a equipment is required.
Low altitude RNAV only routes are identified by
the letter T prefix, followed by a three digit number (T-
200 to T-500). Routes are depicted in aeronautical blue
on the IFR Enroute Low Altitude charts. RNAV route
data (route line, identification boxes, mileages, way-
points, waypoint names, magnetic reference bearings
and MEAs) will also be printed in aeronautical blue
Magnetic reference bearings will be shown originating
from a waypoint, fix/reporting point or NAVAID. A GNSS
minimum IFR en route altitude (MEA) for each segment
will be established to ensure obstacle clearance and
3500G
V4
5500
*3500
30 310
Victor Route (with RNAV/GPS MEA shown in blue)
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communications reception. MEAs will be identified with
a G suffix..
Joint Victor/RNAV routes will be charted as out-lined above except as noted. The joint Victor route and
the RNAV route identification box shall be shown adja-
cent to each other. Magnetic reference bearings will not
be shown. MEAs will be stacked in pairs or in two sepa-
rate columns, GNSS and Victor. On joint routes, RNAV
specific information will be printed in blue.
OFF ROUTE OBSTRUCTION CLEARANCE ALTI-TUDE (OROCA)
The Off Route Obstruction Clearance Alt itude
(OROCA) is represented in thousands and hundreds of
feet above mean sea level. The OROCA represents the
highest possible elevation including both terrain and
other vertical obstructions (towers, trees., etc.) bounded
by the ticked lines of latitude and longitude. In this exam-
ple the OROCA represents 12,500 feet.
OROCA is computed just as the Maximum Ele-
vation Figure (MEF) found on Visual charts except that it
provides an additional vertical buffer of 1,000 feet in des-
ignated non-mountainous areas and a 2,000 foot vertical
buffer in designated mountainous areas within the United
States. For areas in Mexico and the Caribbean, located
outside the U.S. ADIZ, the OROCA provides obstruction
clearance with a 3,000 foot vertical buffer. Unlike a MEF,
when determining an OROCA the area 4 NM aroundeach quadrant is analyzed for obstructions. Evaluating
the area around the quadrant provides the chart user
the same lateral clearance an airway provides should the
line of intended flight follow a ticked line of latitude or lon-
gitude. OROCA does not provide for NAVAID signal cov-
erage, communication coverage and would not be
consistent with altitudes assigned by Air Traffic Control.
OROCAs can be found over all land masses and open
water areas containing man-made obstructions (such as
oil rigs). OROCAs are shown in every 30 x 30 minute
quadrant on Area Charts, every one degree by one
degree quadrant for U.S. Low Altitude Enroute Charts
and every two degree by two degree quadrant on Alaska
Low Enroute Charts.
MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES (MTRs)
Military Training Routes (MTRs) are routes estab-
lished for the conduct of low-altitude, highspeed military
flight training (generally below 10,000 feet MSL at air-speeds in excess of 250 knots IAS). These routes are
depicted in brown on Enroute Low Altitude Charts, and
are not shown on inset charts or on IFR Enroute High
Altitude Charts. Enroute Low Altitude Charts depict all IR
(IFR Military Training Route) and VR (VFR Military Training
Route) routes, except those VRs that are entirely at or
below 1500 feet AGL.
Military Training Routes are identified by designa-
tors (IR-107, VR-134) which are shown in brown on the
route centerline. Arrows indicate the direction of flight
along the route. The width of the route determines thewidth of the line that is plotted on the chart:
Route segments with a width of 5 NM or less
both sides of the centerline, are shown by a .02"
line.
Route segments with a width greater than 5 NM
either or both sides of the centerline, are shown by a
.035" line.
JET ROUTE SYSTEM (HIGH ALTITUDE EN-
ROUTE CHARTS)Jet routes are based on VOR or VORTAC
navaids, and are depicted in black with a "J" identifier fol-
lowed by the route number (e.g., "J12"). In Alaska, some
segments of jet routes are based on LF/MF navaids and
are shown in brown instead of black.
AREA NAVIGATION (RNAV) Q ROUTE SYS-TEM (HIGH ALTITUDE ENROUTE CHARTS)
The FAA has adopted certain amendments to
Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations which paved theway for the development of new area navigation (RNAV)
routes in the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS)
These amendments enable the FAA to take advantage o
technological advancements in navigation systems such
as the Global Positioning System (GPS). RNAV Q
Route MEAs are shown when other than 18,000. MEAs
for GNSS RNAV aircraft are identified with a G suffix
MEAs for DME/DME/IRU RNAV aircraft do not have a
MagneticReferenceBearing
Waypoint
CBRYT NEHER
T270T270
087
269
70
5000G 268 088
6000G
6770
*5400
VAL10000
8000G
6700
10000
7000G
67007000G
4400T228 V333333
10 10
GARRY JIMMY KEVINJON
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G suffix.. RNAV routes and associated data are charted
in aeronautical blue. Magnetic reference bearings are
shown originating from a waypoint, fix/reporting point, or
NAVAID. Joint Jet/RNAV route identification boxes will be
located adjacent to each other with the route charted in
black. With the exception of Q-Routes in the Gulf of
Mexico, GNSS or DME/DME/IRU RNAV are required,
unless otherwise indicated. Radar monitoring is required.
DME/DME/IRU RNAV aircraft should refer to the A/FD for
DME information. Altitude values are stacked highest to
lowest.
TERRAIN CONTOURS ON AREA CHARTS
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
recommended that terrain be added to Area Charts to
increase pilots situational awareness of terrain in the ter-
minal area and to increase the safety of flight. When the
terrain on an Area Chart rises at least 1000 above the
airport elevation, terrain will be depicted in shades of
brown. The initial contour value (lowest elevation)
depicted will be at least 1000, but no more than 2000
above the airport elevation. The initial contour value may
be less than 1000 only if needed to depict a rise in ter-
rain close to the airport. Subsequent contour values will
be depicted at a whole 1000 increment (2000/4000,
etc., NOT 2500/4500, etc.). The following Area Charts
are affected: Anchorage, Denver, Fairbanks, Juneau, Los
Angeles, Phoenix, Prudhoe Bay, San Francisco and Van-
couver.
The following boxed notes are added to affected
Area Charts as necessary:
MagneticReferenceBearing
RNAV Route
MEA - 23000G
Q7300
Waypoint
154 334NAMEE
MEA - 23000G
J12
MEA - 27000
300Q7
Joint Jet/RNAV Route
NOTE: TERRAIN CONTOURS HAVE BEEN ADDED TOTHOSE AREA CHARTS WHERE THE TERRAIN ON THECHART IS 1000 FOOT OR GREATER THAN THEELEVATION OF THE PRIMARY AIRPORT
UNCONTROLLED AIRSPACE BOUNDARIES ARE DEPICTEDWITH A SOLID BROWN LINE AND A .125" WIDESHADED BROWN BAND. THE SHADED SIDE REPRESENTSTHE UNCONTROLLED SIDE
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IFR AERONAUTICAL CHART SYMBOLS
IFR Enroute Low/High Altitude (U.S. & Alaska Charts)
AIRPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
AIRSPACE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
CULTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49HYDROGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
TOPOGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Oceanic Route Charts
North Atlantic and North Pacific Route Charts
AIRPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
AIRSPACE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
CULTURAL BOUNDARIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51HYDROGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
GENERAL INFORMATION
Symbols shown are for the Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Enroute Low and High Altitude Charts.
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AIRPORTS
AIRPORT DATAIFR ENROUTE LOW/HIGH ALTITUDECHARTS
AERONAUTICALINFORMATION
AIRPORT DATADEPICTION
LOW/HIGH ALTITUDE
Airports/Seaplane bases shown in BLUE andGREEN have an approved Instrument ApproachProcedure published. Those in BLUE have anapproved DoD Instrument Approach Procedureand/or DoD RADAR MINIMA published in DoDFLIPS or FAA TPP. Airports/Seaplane bases shownin BROWN do not have a published InstrumentApproach Procedure.
All IAP Airports are shown on the Low AltituideCharts.
Non-IAP Airports shown on the U.S. LowAltitude Charts have a minimum hard surfacerunway of 3000'.
Non-IAP Airports shown on the Alaska LowAltitude Charts have a minimum hard or softsurface runway of 3000'.
Airports shown on the U.S. High AltitudeCharts have a minimum hard surface runwayof 5000'.
Airports shown on the Alaska High AltitudeCharts have a minimum hard or soft surfacerunway of 4000'.
Associated city names for public airports areshown above or preceding the airport name.If airport name and city name are the same,only the airport name is shown. City namesfor military and private airports are not shown.
The airport identier in parentheses follows theairport name or Pvt.
Airport symbol may be offset for enroutenavigational aids.
Pvt - Private Use
Longest runway length tonearest 100 feet with 70feet as the dividing point(add 00)s indicates soft surface
Part-time or established byNOTAM. See Airport/FacilityDirectory for times ofoperation. In Alaska seeSupplement Alaska
AirportName
AssociatedCity Name
1. Airport elevation given in feet above or below mean sea level2. Pvt - Private use, not available to general public.3. A solid line box enclosing the airport name indicates FAR 93Special Requirements- see Directory/Supplement4. "NO SVFR" above the airport name indicates FAR 91xed-wing special VFR ight is prohibited5. following the airport identier indicates Class C orClass D Airspace.6. Airport symbol may be offset for enroute navigational aids.7. Associated city names for public airports are shown above orpreceding the airport name. If airport name and city name arethe same, only the airport name is shown. The airport identierin parentheses follows the airport name. City names for militaryand private airports are not shown.
AutomaticTerminal
InformationService
AirportElevation
Part-time Frequency
LOW ALTITUDE - U.S. & ALASKA
AirportIdentier Airspace Class
orC
No lighting availableAt private facilities - indicates no
lighting information available.
Lighting availablePilot Controlled LightingPart-time or on request
For complete information consult theAirport/Facility Directory.
Lighting Capability:
AirportName
AssociatedCity Name
HIGH ALTITUDE - U.S.
AirportIdentier
Longest runway lengthto nearest 100 feetwith 70 feet as thedividing point (add 00)s indicates soft surface
AirportName
AssociatedCity Name
AirportElevation
HIGH ALTITUDE - ALASKA
AirportIdentier
AutomaticTerminal
InformationService
Part-time Frequency
CIVIL
CIVIL ANDMILITARY
MILITARY
SEAPLANE -CIVIL
HELIPORT
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RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION
VHFOMNIDIRECTIONALRADIO RANGE(VOR)
DISTANCEMEASURINGEQUIPMENT (DME)
TACTICAL
AIRNAVIGATION(TACAN)
NON-DIRECTIONALRADIO BEACON(NDB)
MARINERADIO BEACON(RBN)
COMPASSLOCATORBEACON
ILS LOCALIZER
VOR/DME RNAVWAYPOINT DATA
RNAVWAYPOINT
NAVIGATION andCOMMUNICATIONBOXES
RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION
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AIRSPACE INFORMATION
LOW ALTITUDEAIRWAYS
HIGH ALTITUDEROUTES
SINGLEDIRECTIONROUTES
DIRECTION OFFLIGHT INDICATOR
SUBSTITUTEROUTE
UNUSABLEROUTE
BY-PASSROUTE
AIRWAYRESTRICTION
V4 J4
VHF / UHF Data is depited in BlackLF / MF Data is depicted in BrownRNAV Route data is depicted in Blue
T000Low Altitude RNAV RouteGNSS Required
VOR Airway /Jet Route
LF /MF Airway
Uncontrolled LF MFAirway
Oceanic Route
ATS Route
LOW/HIGH ALTITUDE
HIGH ALTITUDE
RNAV Route
MagneticReferenceBearingMEA - 23000G
Q7300
Waypoint
154 334NAMEE
MEA - 23000G
J12
MEA - 27000
300Q7
Joint Jet/RNAV Route
V 193
1000-0600Z
Q11
1300-0600Z
Other times routes revert to bi-directional
V4
MILITARYTRAININGROUTES (MTR)
FIXES/ATC REPORT-ING REQUIREMENTS
TACTICAL AIRNAVIGATION(TACAN)FIX - ALASKA
RADIALSANDBEARINGS
All radials and bearingsare magnetic
FACILITYLOCATORS
MILEAGES
All Mileages areNautical (NM)
DISTANCEMEASURINGEQUIPMENT (DME)FIX
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
LOW/HIGH ALTITUDE
Fix-CompulsoryPosition Report
Coordinates are shownfor compulsory, offshoreand holding xes
Fix-Non-CompulsoryPosition Report
Off-set arrows indicate facility forming a x
Waypoint-Compulsory Report
Waypoint-Non-Compulsory Report
Airway away fromVHF/UHF NAVAID
Airway towardLF/MF NAVAID
LF/MFVHF/UHF
RNAV
(RCRCP)
Mileage Breakdown orComputer Navigation Fix(CNF)(no ATC function)
Five-letter identier inparenthesis indicates CNFwith no ATC function
Total Mileage betweenCompulsory ReportingPoints and/or NAVAIDs
Mileage between otherFixes, NAVAIDs and/orMileage Breakdown
LOW /HIGH ALTITUDE
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MINIMUMENROUTE
ALTITUDE (MEA)
All Altitudes Are MSLUnless Otherwise Noted
MINIMUMENROUTE
ALTITUDE (MEA)GAP
MAXIMUMAUTHORIZEDALTITUDE (MAA)
All Altitudes Are MSLUnless OtherwiseNoted
MINIMUMOBSTRUCTIONCLEARANCE
ALTITUDE (MOCA)
All Altitudes Are MSLUnless OtherwiseNoted
CHANGEOVERPOINT
ALTITUDECHANGE
MINIMUMCROSSING
ALTITUDE (MCA)
MINIMUMRECEPTION
ALTITUDE (MRA)
HOLDINGPATTERNS
RNAV Holding Pat-tern Magnetic Refer-ence Bearing isdetermined by the
isogonic value at thewaypoint or fix.
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
V4
V4
3000G
RNAV/GPS MEA3500
55003500
3500
55003500
A0
A0
J4
MEA is established whenthere is a gap in navigationsignal coverage
V4
LOW/HIGH ALTITUDE
V4
J4
5500*3500
5500*3500
LOW ALTITUDE
MOCA
V4
7000
T266112
*6300
T244
7400 SE
NEHER DIGGS
GRANTV6 4000 SW V6 4000 SW
COPEL SHIMY
LOW/HIGH ALTITUDE
V4
Waypoint
RNAV Holding
MagneticReferenceBearing
LOW/HIGH ALTITUDE
AIRDEFENSEIDENTIFICATIONZONE (ADIZ)
AIR
ROUTETRAFFICCONTROLCENTER (ARTCC)
AIR TRAFFICSERVICEIDENTIFICATIONDATA
ALTIMETERSETTINGCHANGE
FLIGHTINFORMATIONREGIONS (FIR)
CONTROLAREAS (CTA)
UPPERINFORMATIONREGIONS (UIR)
UPPER
CONTROL AREAS(UTA)
ADDITIONALCONTROL
AREAS
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
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OFF ROUTEOBSTRUCTIONCLEARANCE
ALTITUDE(OROCA)
SPECIAL USEAIRSPACE
SPECIAL USE
AIRSPACEContinued
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
OROCA is computed similarly to the Maximun Elevation
Figure (MEF) found on Visual charts except that itprovides an additional vertical buffer of 1,000 feet indesignated non-mountainous areas and a 2,000 footvertical buffer in designated mountainous areas withinthe United States.
P - Prohibited AreaR - Restricted AreaW - Warning Area
Low OnlyA - Alert Area
Canada OnlyCYR - Restricted AreaCYD - Danger AreaCYA - Advisory Area
Caribbean OnlyD - Danger Area
In the Caribbean, the first 2 letters represent thecountry code, i.e. MY: Bahamas, MU: Cuba
EXCLUSION A REAAND NOTE
Internal lines delimitseparation of the sameSpecial Use Areas orExclusion Areas
SEE AIRSPACE TABULATION ON EACH CHARTFOR COMPLETE INFORMATION ON:
AREA IDENTIFICATIONEFFECTIVE ALTITUDEOPERATING TIMECONTROLLING AGENCY VOICE CALL
CONTROLLEDAIRSPACE
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
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CONTROLLEDAIRSPACE
CONTROLLEDAIRSPACECanada Only
UNCONTROLLEDAIRSPACE
CANADIAN AIRSPACE
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
AIRSPACE OUTSIDEOF U.S.
Other than Canada
Appropriate notes asrequired may beshown.
AIRSPACE INFORMATION
NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION
ISOGONIC LINEAND VALUE
TIME ZONE
ENLARGEMENTAREA
MATCH MARK
During periods of Daylight SavingTime (DT), effective hours will be onehour earlier than shown. All statesobserve DT except Arizona and Hawaii.
LOW/HIGH ALTITUDE
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CRUISINGALTITUDESU.S. only
NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION
NOTES
MORSE CODE
CULTURE
BOUNDARIESCULTURE &HYDROGRAPHY
International
U.S. /RussiaMaritime Line
Date Line
HYDROGRAPHY
SHORELINE
TOPOGRAPHY
TERRAIN
Area Charts
NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION
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AIRPORTS
AIRPORT DATA
LANDPLANE-CIVILRefueling and repairfacilities for normaltraffic.