Plain English Meaning
A specialized map made for pilots. It shows the things you need in the air -- airports, airspace, radio aids, terrain, and tall obstacles -- rather than the things on a road map.
Full Definition
A map used in air navigation that depicts topographic features, airspace boundaries, airports, navigation aids, obstructions, and other information essential to flight. Aeronautical charts are produced in different types and scales for different phases and methods of flight, including Sectional Charts and VFR Terminal Area Charts for visual navigation, World Aeronautical Charts for longer-range visual flying, and IFR En Route and for navigation along .