Plain English Meaning
A type of aviation map made for fast, high-flying jets that need to cover large distances. Because jets travel so far so quickly, the chart shows a wide area on each page rather than fine local detail.
Full Definition
A small-scale aeronautical chart designed for long-range, high-altitude jet navigation, typically published at a scale of 1:2,000,000. It depicts large geographic areas with the level of detail appropriate for jet operations, including major navigation aids, prominent terrain features, and high-altitude airspace information.
Context Anchor
Seen on charts, in , and in examples when a or procedure uses the Grand Junction as a or .