Plain English Meaning
Special maps made for pilots. They show what matters in the air: airports, airspace, terrain, towers, radio frequencies, and the routes used for navigation.
Full Definition
Printed or electronic maps designed specifically for aviation use, depicting information pilots need to plan and conduct flight, including airports, navigation aids, airways, airspace boundaries, terrain, obstacles, and communication frequencies.
Context Anchor
Seen when comparing the information shown on published aviation charts with the information stored in an aircraft navigation database or displayed by a panel navigation system.