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GEN 2.3 Chart Symbols

Aerodromes Radio Navigation Aids

Civil aerodrome Basic radio navigation aid symbol

Military aerodrome Non-directional beacon (NDB)

Joint civil and military aerodrome VHF omnidirectional radio range (VOR)

Private aerodrome Distance measuring equipment (DME)

Military aerodrome with civilian concession Collocated VOR and DME (VOR/DME)

Military reserve aerodrome UHF tactical air navigation aid (TACAN)

Aerodrome for ULM use only Collocated VOR and TACAN (VORTAC)

Heliport Compass rose, oriented to the magnetic north.

Used in combination with the symbols for VOR,
Hospital heliport VOR/DME, TACAN and VORTAC

Aerodrome on which the procedure is based Radio marker beacon

Aerodrome affecting traffic on the aerodrome
on which the procedure is based Profile view symbols (from left to right):
marker beacon, navigation aid, marker beacon
Air Traffic Services and navigation aid combined, DME fix

Flight information region

ILS course (plan view)
Control zone
ILS course (profile view)
Control area
DME distance
Aerodrome traffic zone
VOR radial
Final approach fix
Obstacles
Route segment with track and distance
Obstacle
Route compressed (not to scale)
Obstacle, lighted
Additional procedure track
Group of obstacles
Upper and lower limit
Group of obstacles, lighted
“At or above” altitude/level (on SID/STAR)
Exceptionally high obstacle •)7 AGL)
“At or below” altitude/level (on SID/STAR)
Exceptionally high obstacle, lighted
Mandatory altitude/level (on SID/STAR)
Wind turbine
Recommended altitude/level (on SID/STAR)
Wind turbine, lighted

Miscellaneous
Area of wind turbines
International boundary

Prominent transmission line Obstacle with elevation (in italic) and

height (between parentheses)
Area minimum altitude (AMA), expressed
LQ)7 HJ)7
Airspace Restrictions
Restricted airspace (P, R or D area); military
exercise or training area; area for aerial
sporting or recreational activities

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Symbols Used on Aerodrome Charts Symbols Used on Aerodrome Obstacle Charts

Runway Tree or shrub

Stopway Pole, tower, spire, antenna, etc.

Clearway Building or large structure

Taxiways and parking area Terrain penetrating obstacle plane

Helicopter alighting area on an aerodrome

Culture
Aerodrome reference point City or large town

RVR observation site Town or village

Anemometer Building

Wind direction indicator (unlighted / lighted) Dual motorway

Road
Landing direction indicator (unlighted / lighted)
Road bridge
Point light
Road tunnel
Barrette
Railroad (single track)
Obstacle light
Railroad (multiple track)
PAPI Railroad bridge

Runway-holding position (pattern A) Railroad tunnel

Runway-holding position (pattern B) Railroad station

Fence
Intermediate holding position
Church
Stop bar
Nuclear power station
No entry
Aerial Activities
Topography
Glider activity
1772 Spot elevation (in feet)
Parachuting
1772 Highest elevation on chart (in feet)
Delta gliding / paragliding
00
12 Elevation contours (in feet)
Manned free balloon activity
Swamp

Reporting and Fly-by / Flyover Functionality

On request Compulsory On request Compulsory
fly-by fly-by flyover flyover

Intersection / VFR reporting point

VORTAC

TACAN

VOR

VOR/DME

NDB

Waypoint

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