Questions tagged [aeronautical-charts]
For questions relating to navigation charts, but not performance charts.
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Why is there no Maltese Cross in this non-precision approach's profile view which has a FAF?
I am wondering why this chart does not show the FAF with a maltese cross as it is used in non-precision approaches to depict FAF.
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Which transmissometer measures the RVR value specified in the takeoff limits section? TDZ? MID? Or Rollout?
Which transmissometer measures the RVR value specified in the takeoff limits section? TDZ? MID? Or Rollout (RO)? If there are 3 transmissometers for the runway at an airport, which transmissometer ...
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When is Class Delta Airspace not Class Delta?
Although there could be many examples, I'm using the KLCQ airport in this case. This is how the airspace stands:
In the CHART Supplement, it is mentioned that it's a "Class D svc other times class E"....
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Why is the magnetic variation value from 1999, although the AIP Charts in my country are up to date?
Why is the magnetic variation value from 1999, although the AIP Charts in my country are up to date? In all of the chart examples I shared below, the variation value is 3.2°E and belongs to 1999. ...
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Although 2 RVR device symbols are given in the airport planview, there are 3 RVRs (TDZ,MID,RO) in the takeoff limits section. How is this possible?
Although 2 RVR device symbols are given in the airport planview, it is written in the takeoff minimums section that all 3 RVR values (TDZ, Mid, Rollout) must be provided for the departure limits. MID ...
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What is the difference between Jeppesen NavData & Digital Terminal Charts?
https://ww2.jeppesen.com/update-cycle-and-effective-dates-schedule/
in the link provided above,
Jeppesen NavData has 28day cycle whereas
Digital Terminal Charts have 14day cycle
Can you provide the ...
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Why does Fairbanks, AK have a terminal area chart?
It's a relatively uncluttered airspace. Why have a TAC?
FAI Terminal Area Chart
Arguably, Louisville, KY has at least the same complexity, and since it's UPS's hub it's far more active. Plus, it's a ...
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where can I find the codes used on Skyvector charts?
on https://skyvector.com/?ll=51.25181634927654,3.6845398064171233&chart=301&zoom=1 at N51°14.00' E3°46.96' is see a code "EBW" (blue circle with in-pointing teeth). I searched everywhere but ...
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What is the map projection for FAA terminal procedure charts?
What is the map projection for FAA terminal procedure charts and what are the parameters (standard parallels) for each specific airport? I couldn’t find any information with the publication ...
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Is there any example of a US VFR sectional chart containing both a reference to "Class E" airspace, and to older terminology for the same airspace?
Is there any example of a US VFR sectional chart whose legend describes the airspace depicted by the thin dashed magenta line both as "Class E" or "Class E airspace", and also with the older ...
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Which countries provide the parameters for their national height reference model in the AIP?
There is a standard in Annex 15 1.2.2.3 "When a geoid model other than the EGM-96 model is used, a description of the model used, including the parameters required for height transformation between ...
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Which values do "PANS-OPS" and "Standard" labels represent in the minimum table seperately? (minimums, circle-to-land values, aircraft categories...)
What is the difference between these two labels and which values do they represent in the minimum table exactly? ("PANS-OPS" and "Standard") What are the values that Standard and ...
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What is the distinct difference between "Std" and "Standard" markings on Jeppesen charts?
What is the difference between "Std" and "Standard" markings on Jeppesen charts? I read the descriptions, but I can't make a clear distinction. Because both EASA and ICAO represent ...
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Why does the order of airline chart and general chart pages in Jeppesen charts differ according to chart types and airports?
Why do the order of airline and normal pages in Jeppesen charts differ according to chart types and airports? For example, although the airline chart comes first and then the general chart in the ILS ...
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Although the limit value for TDZ, MID and RO is written only once in one chart, it is written separately for all of them in another chart, why?
Although the limit value for TDZ, MID and RO is written only once (RVR125m, RVR150m) in one chart, it is written separately for all of them in another chart (TDZ R125m Mid R125m Rollout R125m, TDZ ...
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Does giving all 3 RVR values mean that all 3 transmissometers (TDZ, MID, RO) values must meet the minimum limit for take-off possibility?
Does giving all 3 RVR values mean that all 3 transmissometers (TDZ, MID, RO) values must meet the minimum limit for take-off possibility? Is that the reason why the phrase "relevant RVR" is ...
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Can anyone explain me the ILS Approach Chart of my Airport?
I'm from Lucknow, India (VILK) and recently I experienced my very first CAT IIIB ILS landing at my homebase. Ever since I'm more curious to know about this technology and how it works.
I was able to ...
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Aerodrome category, certification?
I need to know how you tell the certification of new airport just built? how can you tell if airport is certified for International flights or not? approved for intl flights or not meeting ...
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What does "ACFT MAX 65/7 " means on lido charts?
What does "ACFT MAX 65/7" on the minima box means? I found out that its related to wingspan and some vertical distance, but I still didn't get the vertical distance thing !!
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What are some of the bigger differences world wide in VFR charts?
While discussing Aviation Charts in this SE question, JanHudec & Jwentin commented that VFR chart symbols are not internationally standardized - including airspace names and procedures.
What are ...
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Although the missed approach point in the profile view is 1.1 DME-400 feet, the GS out reference altitude is given as 410 feet in 1.0 DME. HOW?
Although the missed approach point in the profile view is 1.1 DME-400 feet, the GS out reference altitude is given as 410 feet in 1.0 DME. HOW?!
Based on GS out reference altitudes, we are expected ...
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Jeppesen airport codes for holding positions - catstops
what would be the meaning of the jeppesen catstop codes for holding positions(AM_TaxiwayHoldingPosition):
{-32767, -32765, 2, 1} ?
Seems that they are used completly different, for example on LTFM (...
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