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Aeronautical Chart Users’ Guide

FAA Chart Users’ Guide Version 9 July 2026
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Explanation of VFR Terms and Symbols

Searchable explanations of VFR chart terrain, water, obstructions, radio aids, airports, airspace, foreign areas, and chart coverage.

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