VFR Chart Symbols

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VFR AERONAUTICAL CHART SYMBOLS

AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION AIRPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AIRSPACE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHART LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
CULTURE
RAILROADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . POPULATED PLACES OUTLINED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOUNDARIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MISCELLANEOUS CULTURAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

HYDROGRAPHY
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SHORELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RESERVOIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STREAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MISCELLANEOUS HYDROGRAPHIC FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RELIEF
CONTOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELEVATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UNRELIABLE RELIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SHADED RELIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AREA RELIEF FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MISCELLANEOUS RELIEF FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELICOPTER ROUTE CHARTS AIRPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AIRSPACE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CULTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HYDROGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RELIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VFR FLYWAY PLANNING CHARTS AIRPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AIRSPACE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CULTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HYDROGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RELIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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GENERAL INFORMATION Symbols shown are for World Aeronautical Charts (WAC), Sectional aeronautical charts and Terminal Area Charts (TAC). When a symbol is different on any VFR chart series, it will be annotated thus: WAC or Not shown on WAC.
VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical Information

AIRPORTS
LANDPLANE: CIVIL
Airports having control towers (CT) are shown in blue, all others are shown in magenta. All recognizable runways, including some which may be closed, are shown for visual identication purposes. Refueling and repair facilities for normal trafc. Runway patterns will be depicted at airports with at least one hard surface runway 1500 or greater in length.
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AIRPORTS
LANDPLANE: EMERGENCY
No facilities or Complete information is not available. Add appropriate notes as required: "closed, approximate position, existence unconrmed.
SEAPLANE: EMERGENCY
No facilities or complete information is not available
HELIPORT
(Selected)
SEAPLANE: CIVIL AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION
ULTRALIGHT FLIGHT PARK

(Selected)
AIRPORT DATA GROUPING
LANDPLANE: CIVIL-MILITARY
LANDPLANE: MILITARY
Refueling and repair facilities not indicated.
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RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION
ILS COMPONENTS
Shown when component of airway system or used in the description of Class B airspace.
VHF OMNI-DIRECTIONAL RADIO (VOR) RANGE
BROADCAST STATIONS (BS) VOR

On request by the proper authority or when a VFR Checkpoint.
FLIGHT SERVICE STATION (FSS)
VOR-DME
NON-DIRECTIONAL RADIOBEACON (NDB)
NDB-DME
{
REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS OUTLET (RCO)
VORTAC

RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION
AIR FORCE STATION (AFS)
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AIRSPACE INFORMATION
CLASS C AIRSPACE
Appropriate notes as required may be shown. (Mode C see FAR 91.215 /AIM)
LONG RANGE RADAR STATION (LRRS)
OFF AIRPORT AWOS/ASOS
CLASS B AIRSPACE CLASS D AIRSPACE
Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
LAS 002
Only the airspace effective below 18,000 feet MSL are shown. (Mode C see FAR 91.215 /AIM) All mileages are nautical (NM). All radials are magnetic.
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AIRSPACE INFORMATION AIRSPACE INFORMATION
CANADIAN AIRSPACE
Individual units of designated Canadian airspace are not necessarily shown; instead, the aggregate lateral and vertical limits shall be portrayed as closely as possible to the comparable U.S. airspace.
CLASS E AIRSPACE
The limits of Class E airspace shall be shown by narrow vignettes or by the dashed magenta symbol. Individual units of designated airspace are not necessarily shown; instead, the aggregate lateral and vertical limits shall be dened by the following: Airspace beginning at the surface (sfc) designated around airports ...
Airspace beginning at 700 feet AGL ...
Airspace beginning at 1200 feet AGL or greater that abuts uncontrolled airspace (Class G) ...
Differentiates oors of airspace greater than 700 feet above the surface... When the ceiling is less than 18,000 feet MSL, the value, prexed by the word "ceiling, shall be shown along the limits.
OFFSHORE CONTROL AREAS
AIRSPACE OUTSIDE OF U.S.

Other than Canada Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
FLIGHT INFORMATION REGIONS (FIR) and /or (CTA)
OCEANIC CONTROL AREAS (OCA)

AIR DEFENSE IDENTIFICATION ZONE (ADIZ)
Note. Delimiting line not shown when it coincides with International Boundary, projection lines or other linear features.
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SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
Only the airspace effective below 18,000 feet MSL are shown. The type of area shall be spelled out in large areas if space permits.
LOW ALTITUDE AIRWAYS VOR and LF / MF (CLASS E AIRSPACE)

Low altitude Federal Airways are indicated by centerline. Only the controlled airspace effective below 18,000 feet MSL is shown.
MISCELLANEOUS AIR ROUTES MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES (MTR)
SPECIAL MILITARY ACTIVITY ROUTES (SMAR)
Boxed notes (as in text) shown adjacent to route.
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AIRSPACE INFORMATION AIRSPACE INFORMATION
SPECIAL AIRSPACE AREAS SPECIAL FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS (SFAR) AREAS
SPECIAL AIR TRAFFIC RULES / AIRPORT PATTERNS (FAR 93)
Appropriate boxed note as required shown adjacent to area. Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
SPACE OPERATIONS AREA (FAR 91.143)
SFAR AREA RELATING TO NATIONAL SECURITY Example: Washington DC
MODE C (FAR 91.215)

MISCELLANEOUS AIRSPACE AREAS

Parachute Jumping Area with Frequency Glider Operating Area Ultralight Activity Hang Glider Activity Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
WASHINGTON DC METROPOLITAN AREA SPECIAL FLIGHT RULES AREA IN EFFECT (See SFAR 94 description in chart border).
TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION (TFR) RELATING TO NATIONAL SECURITY Example: P-40/R-4009
SPECIAL CONSERVATION AREAS
National Park, Wildlife Refuge, Primitive and Wilderness Areas, etc.
CAUTION
P-40 AND R-4009 EXPANDED BY TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION. CONTACT AFSS FOR LATEST STATUS AND NOTAMS

NATIONAL SECURITY AREA IFR ROUTES
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Arrival
Departure
TRANSITION ROUTES HIGH ENERGY RADIATION AREAS

Appropriate notes as required may be shown. Appropriate notes as required may be shown.
VFR TRANSITION ROUTE ATC CLEARANCE REQUIRED SEE SHOWBOAT GRAPHIC ON SIDE PANEL
Uni-directional Bi-directional
NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION

ISOGONIC LINE & VALUE
Isogonic lines and values shall be based on the ve year epoch magnetic variation model.
TERMINAL RADAR SERVICE AREA (TRSA)

LOCAL MAGNETIC NOTES Unreliability Notes
COMPASS ROSETTE
Shown only in areas void of VOR roses. Compass rosette will be based on the ve year epoch magnetic variation model.
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MARINE LIGHTS With Characteristics of Light

INTERSECTIONS
Named intersections used as reporting points. Arrows are directed toward facilities which establish intersection.
AERONAUTICAL LIGHTS
AERONAUTICAL LIGHTS
VISUAL GROUND SIGNS

Shore and Landmarkers
VFR CHECKPOINTS
Site #

VFR WAYPOINTS Stand-Alone Collocated with VFR Checkpoint OUTLINE ON SECTIONAL OF TERMINAL AREA CHART
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CHART LIMITS
OBSTRUCTION
GROUP OBSTRUCTION
OUTLINE ON SECTIONAL OF INSET CHART
HIGH-INTENSITY OBSTRUCTION LIGHTS

High-intensity lights may operate parttime.
MAXIMUM ELEVATION FIGURE (MEF)

(see page 2 for explanation).
WARNING AND CAUTION NOTES

Used when specic area is not demarcated.
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VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic Information

CULTURE CULTURE
RAILROAD SIDINGS AND SHORT SPURS
RAILROADS
All gauges
Single Track TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
ROADS Double Track Dual Lane Category 1
More Than Two Tracks Primary Category 2
Electric
RAILROADS IN JUXTAPOSITION
Secondary Category 2
TRAILS Category 3 RAILROADNONOPERATING, ABANDONED, DESTROYED OR UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Provides symbolization for dismantled railroad when combined with label "dismantled railroad."
ROAD MARKERS Interstate Route No.
RAILROAD YARDS Limiting Track To Scale
U.S. Route No. Air Marked Identication Label ROAD NAMES
Location Only
RAILROAD STATIONS
ROADS UNDER CONSTRUCTION Features Related to Railroads and Roads

CULTURE
BRIDGES AND VIADUCTS FERRIES, FERRY SLIPS AND FORDS
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CULTURE
Railroad
Road
OVERPASSES AND UNDERPASSES
CAUSEWAYS
PROMINENT FENCES
TUNNELS-ROAD AND RAILROAD
BOUNDARIES
International
POPULATED PLACES OUTLINED Large Cities Category 1 State and Provincial
Cities and Large Towns Category 2 POPULATED PLACES
Convention or Mandate Line
Towns and Villages Category 3
Date Line
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CULTURE CULTURE
SMALL LOCKS
TIME ZONES
MINES AND QUARRIES

Shaft Mines and Quarries
WEIRS AND JETTIES
POWER TRANSMISSION & TELECOMMUNICATION LINES
SEAWALLS
PIPELINES
BREAKWATERS
Underground
PIERS, WHARFS, QUAYS, ETC.
DAMS
MISCELLANEOUS CULTURAL FEATURES
DAM CARRYING ROAD
OUTDOOR THEATER
PASSABLE LOCKS
WELLS
Other Than Water

CULTURE
RACE TRACKS SHORELINES Denite
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HYDROGRAPHY
LOOKOUT TOWERS Air marked identication

(Site Number)
Fluctuating
618 (Elevation Base of Tower)
LANDMARK AREAS
Unsurveyed
Indenite
TANKS
Man-made
LAKES
Label as required
COAST GUARD STATION
Perennial
When too numerous to show individual lakes, show representative pattern and descriptive note.
AERIAL CABLEWAYS, CONVEYORS, ETC.
Non-Perennial
(dry, intermittent, etc.) Illustration includes small perennial lake
RESERVOIRS Natural Shorelines
HYDROGRAPHY
OPEN WATER
Man-made Shorelines
Label when necessary for clarity Too small to show to scale
INLAND WATER
Under Construction
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HYDROGRAPHY HYDROGRAPHY
WET SAND AREAS
Within and adjacent to desert areas
STREAMS
Perennial
AQUEDUCTS
Non-Perennial
Fanned Out
Alluvial fan
Abandoned or Under Construction
MISCELLANEOUS HYDROGRAPHIC FEATURES
Braided
Underground
Disappearing
Suspended or Elevated
Seasonally Fluctuating
with undened limits
Tunnels
Kanats
with maximum bank limits, prominent and constant Underground aqueduct with air vents
Sand Deposits In and Along Riverbeds

HYDROGRAPHY
FLUMES, PENSTOCKS AND SIMILAR FEATURES To Scale
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HYDROGRAPHY
Elevated
Abandoned or Under Construction
Underground
Abandoned to Scale
FALLS
SMALL CANALS AND DRAINAGE / IRRIGATION DITCHES Perennial
Double-Line
Single-Line
Non-Perennial
RAPIDS Abandoned or Ancient
Double-Line
Numerous Single-Line
Representative pattern and/or descriptive note.
CANALS
Numerous
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HYDROGRAPHY HYDROGRAPHY
LAND SUBJECT TO INUNDATION
salt pans
COASTAL HYDROGRAPHIC FEATURES SALT EVAPORATORS AND SALT PANS MAN EXPLOITED
SWAMPS, MARSHES AND BOGS
SPRINGS, WELLS AND WATERHOLES
HUMMOCKS AND RIDGES
GLACIERS
MANGROVE AND NIPA
GLACIAL MORAINES
mangrove
PEAT BOGS
ICE CLIFFS
peat bog
TUNDRA
SNOWFIELDS, ICE FIELDS AND ICE CAPS
CRANBERRY BOGS
ICE PEAKS
RICE PADDIES
Extensive areas indicated by label only.
FORESHORE FLATS
Tidal ats exposed at low tide.

HYDROGRAPHY
ROCKS-ISOLATED Bare or Awash Basic WRECKS Exposed CONTOURS
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RELIEF
REEFS-ROCKY OR CORAL Approximate
MISCELLANEOUS UNDERWATER FEATURES NOT OTHERWISE SYMBOLIZED FISH PONDS AND HATCHERIES
Intermediate
ICE
Auxiliary
Permanent Polar Ice
Depression
Illustration includes mound within depression
200 0
10 00
Values
Pack Ice
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RELIEF RELIEF
SAND OR GRAVEL AREAS
SPOT ELEVATIONS ELEVATIONS Position Accurate
SAND RIDGES Position Accurate, Elevation Approximate
To Scale
UNRELIABLE RELIEF Approximate location
SAND DUNES
To Scale Critical SHADED RELIEF
Highest on Chart ROCK STRATA OUTCROP

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MOUNTAIN PASS
AREA RELIEF FEATURES QUARRIES TO SCALE
HACHURING
UNSURVEYED AREAS
Label appropriately as required
STRIP MINES, MINE DUMPS AND TAILINGS To Scale
UNCONTOURED AREAS
Label appropriately as required
RELIEF DATA INCOMPLETE
CRATERS MISCELLANEOUS RELIEF FEATURES
DISTORTED SURFACE AREAS
lava
ESCARPMENTS, BLUFFS, CLIFFS, DEPRESSIONS, ETC.
LAVA FLOWS LEVEES AND ESKERS
HELICOPTER ROUTE CHARTS - Aeronautical Information

AIRPORTS
LANDPLANE
All recognizable runways, including some which may be closed, are shown for visual identication.
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VHF OMNI-DIRECTIONAL RADIO (VOR) RANGE
HELICOPTER ROUTE CHARTS
HELIPORT
SEAPLANE
ULTRALIGHT FLIGHT PARK
VOR
AIRPORT DATA GROUPING
VOR-DME
NDB-DME
Boxed airport name indicates airport for which a Special Trafc Rule has been established.
VORTAC
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RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION AIRSPACE INFORMATION
CLASS B AIRSPACE
Appropriate notes as required may be shown. (Mode C see FAR 91.215/AIM)
NAVAIDS USED TO DEFINE CLASS B AIRSPACE
BROADCAST STATIONS (BS)

On request by the proper authority or when a VFR Checkpoint.
All mileages are nautical (NM)
All radials are magnetic.
FLIGHT SERVICE STATION (FSS)
CLASS C AIRSPACE
REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS OUTLET (RCO)
CLASS D AIRSPACE HELICOPTER ROUTE CHARTS

CLASS E SURFACE (SFC) AIRSPACE
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CANADIAN AIRSPACE
SPECIAL AIRSPACE AREAS
SPECIAL FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS (SFAR) AREAS RELATING TO NATIONAL SECURITY
Example: Washington DC
HELICOPTER ROUTES
WASHINGTON DC METROPOLITAN SPECIAL FLIGHT RULES AREA IN EFFECT (See SFAR 94 description in chart border). Special regulations apply
to all aircraft operations below Flight Level 180 in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area. Pilots should contact a local AFSS for NOTAM information prior to flight in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area.
AIR DEFENSE IDENTIFICATION ZONE (ADIZ)

Note. Delimiting line not shown when it coincides with International Boundary, projection lines or other linear features.
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AIRSPACE INFORMATION NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION
VFR CHECKPOINTS

Only the airspace effective below 18,000 feet MSL is shown. The type of area shall be spelled out in large areas if space permits.
MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES (MTR) SPECIAL AIR TRAFFIC RULES / AIRPORT TRAFFIC AREAS (FAR PART 93)
Appropriate boxed notes as required shown adjacent to area.
VFR WAYPOINTS Stand-Alone Collocated with VFR Checkpoint
OBSTRUCTIONS
MODE C (FAR 91.215)


Parachute Jumping Area with Frequency Glider Operating Area Ultralight Activity Hang Glider Activity
MAXIMUM ELEVATION FIGURE (MEF)

(see page 2 for explanation).
SPECIAL CONSERVATION AREAS

National Park, Wildlife Refuge, Primitive and Wilderness Areas, etc.
NAVIGATION DATA



HELICOPTER ROUTE CHARTS - Topographic Information

WARNING AND CAUTION NOTES POWER TRANSMISSION LINES
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CULTURE
PROMINENT PICTORIALS
LOCAL MAGNETIC NOTES Unreliability Notes LANDMARKS
CULTURE
RAILROADS Single Track Double Track SHORELINES
HYDROGRAPHY
ROADS Dual Lane
MAJOR LAKES AND RIVERS
Primary
BRIDGES
RESERVOIRS
RELIEF
POPULATED PLACES SPOT ELEVATIONS
Built-up Areas
Position Accurate
BOUNDARIES International State and Provincial
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VFR FLYWAY PLANNING CHARTS - Aeronautical Information

AIRPORTS AIRSPACE INFORMATION
CLASS B AIRSPACE
Appropriate notes as required may be shown. (Mode C see FAR 91.215 /AIM) All mileages are nautical (NM). All radials are magnetic.
LANDPLANE
No distinction is made between airports with services and those without services. Runways may be exaggerated to clearly portray the pattern. Hard-surfaced runways which are closed but still exist are included in the charted pattern. FAR 91 - Fixed wing special VFR operations prohibited.
VFR FLYWAY PLANNING CHARTS

VHF OMNI-DIRECTIONAL RADIO RANGE (VOR)
CLASS C AIRSPACE
VOR
VORTAC
VOR-DME
CLASS D AIRSPACE
NDB-DME
NAVAIDS USED TO DEFINE CLASS B AIRSPACE
CLASS E SURFACE (SFC) AIRSPACE

SPECIAL AIRSPACE AREAS
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SUGGESTED VFR FLYWAY AND ALTITUDE
SPECIAL FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS (SFAR) AREAS RELATING TO NATIONAL SECURITY Example: Washington DC
IFR ROUTES
Arrival
Departure
WASHINGTON DC METROPOLITAN AREA SPECIAL FLIGHT RULES AREA IN EFFECT (See SFAR 94 description in chart border).
Special regulations apply to all aircraft operations below Flight Level 180 in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area. Pilots should contact a local AFSS for NOTAM information prior to flight in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area.
TRANSITION ROUTES
VFR TRANSITION ROUTE ATC CLEARANCE REQUIRED SEE SHOWBOAT GRAPHIC ON SIDE PANEL
TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION (TFR) RELATING TO NATIONAL SECURITY
Uni-directional Bi-directional
Example: P-40/R-4009

Only the airspace effective below 18,000 feet MSL is shown.
CAUTION
P-40 AND R-4009 EXPANDED BY TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION. CONTACT AFSS FOR LATEST STATUS AND NOTAMS.
MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES (MTR)
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AIRSPACE INFORMATION NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION
VFR CHECKPOINTS
SPECIAL AIR TRAFFIC RULES / AIRPORT TRAFFIC AREAS (FAR Part 93)
Appropriate boxed note as required shown adjacent to area.
MODE C (FAR 91.215)

VFR WAYPOINTS AIR DEFENSE IDENTIFICATION ZONE (ADIZ) Stand-Alone Collocated with VFR Checkpoint
OBSTRUCTIONS
Only those obstacles specied by the FAA shall be shown. Above Ground Level (AGL) heights are not shown.

Parachute Jumping Area Glider Operating Area Ultralight Activity Hang Glider Activity
NAVIGATIONAL DATA

VFR FLYWAY PLANNING CHARTS - Topographic Information

CULTURE
RAILROADS Single and Multiple Tracks ROADS Dual Lane Primary
HARBOR FREEWAY
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RELIEF
Spot Elevations Position Accurate Mountain Peaks
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POPULATED PLACES Built-up Areas
Towns BOUNDARIES
International
POWER TRANSMISSION LINES PROMINENT PICTORIALS
LANDMARKS
POWER PLANT
HYDROGRAPHY
SHORELINES
MAJOR LAKES AND RIVERS
RESERVOIRS

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VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical Information

SEAPLANE: CIVIL AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION

ULTRALIGHT FLIGHT PARK

AIRPORT DATA GROUPING

VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical Information

VHF OMNI-DIRECTIONAL RADIO (VOR) RANGE

BROADCAST STATIONS (BS) VOR

FLIGHT SERVICE STATION (FSS)

NON-DIRECTIONAL RADIOBEACON (NDB)

VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical Information

LONG RANGE RADAR STATION (LRRS)

OFF AIRPORT AWOS/ASOS

VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical Information

Appropriate notes as required may be shown.

Airspace beginning at 700 feet AGL ...

OFFSHORE CONTROL AREAS

AIRSPACE OUTSIDE OF U.S.

FLIGHT INFORMATION REGIONS (FIR) and /or (CTA)

OCEANIC CONTROL AREAS (OCA)

VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical Information

LOW ALTITUDE AIRWAYS VOR and LF / MF (CLASS E AIRSPACE)

MISCELLANEOUS AIR ROUTES MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES (MTR)

SPECIAL MILITARY ACTIVITY ROUTES (SMAR)

Boxed notes (as in text) shown adjacent to route.

VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical Information

SPECIAL AIR TRAFFIC RULES / AIRPORT PATTERNS (FAR 93)

SPACE OPERATIONS AREA (FAR 91.143)

SFAR AREA RELATING TO NATIONAL SECURITY Example: Washington DC

MODE C (FAR 91.215)

MISCELLANEOUS AIRSPACE AREAS

TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION (TFR) RELATING TO NATIONAL SECURITY Example: P-40/R-4009

SPECIAL CONSERVATION AREAS

National Park, Wildlife Refuge, Primitive and Wilderness Areas, etc.

Appropriate notes as required may be shown.

VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical Information

Appropriate notes as required may be shown.

TRANSITION ROUTES HIGH ENERGY RADIATION AREAS

NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION

TERMINAL RADAR SERVICE AREA (TRSA)

LOCAL MAGNETIC NOTES Unreliability Notes

VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical Information

NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION

VISUAL GROUND SIGNS

VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Aeronautical Information

OUTLINE ON SECTIONAL OF INSET CHART

HIGH-INTENSITY OBSTRUCTION LIGHTS

MAXIMUM ELEVATION FIGURE (MEF)

WARNING AND CAUTION NOTES

VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic Information

Single Track TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

ROADS Double Track Dual Lane Category 1

More Than Two Tracks Primary Category 2

TRAILS Category 3 RAILROADNONOPERATING, ABANDONED, DESTROYED OR UNDER CONSTRUCTION

ROAD MARKERS Interstate Route No.

RAILROAD YARDS Limiting Track To Scale

U.S. Route No. Air Marked Identication Label ROAD NAMES

ROADS UNDER CONSTRUCTION Features Related to Railroads and Roads

VFR AERONAUTICAL CHARTS - Topographic Information

OVERPASSES AND UNDERPASSES

TUNNELS-ROAD AND RAILROAD

POPULATED PLACES OUTLINED Large Cities Category 1 State and Provincial

Cities and Large Towns Category 2 POPULATED PLACES