Plain English Meaning

A printed departure procedure that shows the exact path to fly after takeoff, including which way to turn, what altitudes to climb to, and which navigation points to cross.

Full Definition

A Standard Instrument Departure (SID) that has been published as a depicted procedure on an FAA or commercial chart, showing the assigned route, altitudes, headings, fixes, and any climb gradients required after takeoff. Pilots fly the procedure as charted unless ATC issues different instructions.

Context Anchor

You see charted SID procedures during IFR preflight planning, when reviewing , and in an such as “cleared via” a named departure.