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Aeronautical Chart Users’ Guide

FAA Chart Users’ Guide Version 9 July 2026
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Helicopter Route Charts

Helicopter Route Chart airports, radio aids, airspace, navigation, procedure, and cultural symbols.

Group Obstruction

FAA aeronautical chart visual associated with “Group-obstruction symbols — above 299/below 1,000 ft AGL and 1,000 ft or higher, with light/elevation examples” (source page 55).
Group-obstruction symbols — above 299/below 1,000 ft AGL and 1,000 ft or higher, with light/elevation examples — source page 55.
Above 299’ and below 1000’ AGL
1000’ and higher AGL

Wind Turbine Farms

FAA aeronautical chart visual associated with “When highest wind turbine is unverified, UC will be shown after MSL value.” (source page 55).
When highest wind turbine is unverified, UC will be shown after MSL value. — source page 55.
When highest wind turbine is unverified, UC will be shown after MSL value.
FAA aeronautical chart visual associated with “Maximum Elevation Figure — 12,400 ft” (source page 55).
Maximum Elevation Figure — 12,400 ft — source page 55.
(see VFR Terms tab for explanation)

NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION

Special Conservation Areas National Park, Wildlife Refuge, Primitive and Wilderness Areas, etc. VFR Checkpoints Underline indicates proper name of VFR Checkpoint. Obstruction Above 299’ and below 1000’ AGL 1000’ and higher AGL High-Intensity Obstruction Lights High-intensity lights may operate part-time or by proximity activation. Navigation Data NOAA Regulated National Marine Sanctuary Designated Areas VFR Waypoints Stand-Alone Collocated with VFR Checkpoint Collocated with VFR Checkpoint & Reporting Point Group Obstruction Above 299’ and below 1000’ AGL 1000’ and higher AGL Wind Turbine Farms 2894 UC When highest wind turbine is unverified, UC will be shown after MSL value. Maximum Elevation Figure (MEF) (see VFR Terms tab for explanation) AIRSPACE INFORMATION (Continued) NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION
Source page 56

CULTURE

Roads

FAA aeronautical chart visual associated with “Road symbols — dual-lane/divided highway, major boulevard/street, primary highway” (source page 56).
Road symbols — dual-lane/divided highway, major boulevard/street, primary highway — source page 56.
Dual-Lane:
Divided Highways
Major Boulevards & Major Streets
Primary

Boundaries