Plain English Meaning

A type of large-area aviation map that shows a wider region on one sheet than a sectional chart does, with less fine detail. It's designed for faster aircraft or higher-altitude flying where you cover more ground and don't need every small feature.

Full Definition

World Aeronautical Charts (WAC) are aeronautical charts published at a scale of 1:1,000,000 that cover land areas of the world at a size and detail suitable for navigation by moderate-speed aircraft and aircraft operating at higher altitudes. They depict cities, towns, roads, railroads, prominent landmarks, terrain relief, drainage features, and aeronautical information including airports, , , , and other .