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Aeronautical Chart Users’ Guide

FAA Chart Users’ Guide Version 9 July 2026

VFR Flyway Planning Charts

Searchable VFR Flyway Planning Chart symbols and explanations for pilots.

FAA aeronautical chart visual associated with “Obstruction-symbol legend — less than 1,000 ft and 1,000 ft or higher AGL” (source page 47).
Obstruction-symbol legend — less than 1,000 ft and 1,000 ft or higher AGL — source page 47.
Obstacles may be lit or unlit.
Only obstacles greater than
999’ above ground level (AGL)
or specified by the local ATC
Facility shall be shown.
AGL heights are not shown.
FAA aeronautical chart visual associated with “High-intensity obstruction-light symbols” (source page 47).
High-intensity obstruction-light symbols — source page 47.
High-intensity lights may
operate part-time or by
proximity activation.
Under Construction or reported
FAA aeronautical chart visual associated with “Under-construction and unverified obstruction symbols” (source page 47).
Under-construction and unverified obstruction symbols — source page 47.
and position/elevation unverified.

NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION

Suggested VFR Flyway And Altitude Military Training Routes (MTR) VFR Checkpoints Underline indicates proper name of VFR Checkpoint VFR Waypoints Stand-Alone Collocated with VFR Checkpoint Navigational Data Obstructions Obstacles may be lit or unlit. Only obstacles greater than 999’ above ground level (AGL) or specified by the local ATC Facility shall be shown. AGL heights are not shown. High-intensity lights may operate part-time or by proximity activation. Under Construction or reported and position/elevation unverified. AIRSPACE INFORMATION (Continued) NAVIGATIONAL AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION
Source page 48

Roads

FAA aeronautical chart visual associated with “Road names/route markers — Harbor Freeway, 110, and 40” (source page 48).
Road names/route markers — Harbor Freeway, 110, and 40 — source page 48.
Dual-Lane