Plain English Meaning

The FAA group that used to make and update the official aviation charts and procedure publications that pilots fly with. Its work is now done by another FAA office, but you'll still see the name in older books.

Full Definition

The former FAA office responsible for producing and maintaining United States civil aeronautical charts and flight information publications, including sectional charts, terminal area charts, instrument approach procedures, en route charts, and the Chart Supplement. Its functions have since been absorbed into the FAA's Aeronautical Information Services (AIS), but the NACG name still appears in older FAA publications and references.

Context Anchor

Seen in FAA handbooks, references, and older aviation materials that the of official U.S. aviation charts.