In this lesson we will review the types of VFR sectional charts available, how they work, and some of the important features pilots should know and recognize. 

1. It starts with some identifying information like location, and includes a small map of the runway layout.
2. Next there is information about individual runways, followed by information about services available and important phone numbers.
3. Finally, detailed information about radio communication is listed.

Purpose: To give details about specific airports and runways.

Chart Supplements is a pilot’s manual that contains data on public use and joint use airports, seaplane bases heliports, VFR airport sketches, NAVAIDs, communications data and weather data sources.

• Detailed information about specific airports, including runway details
• Radio Comm information such as UNICOM

• Maps: Airspace maps with information about airports and other airspace uses

Sectional charts cover a grid of the entire country. These charts:

• Highlight terrain and obstacles and emphasize topographical information and visual checkpoints.
• Provide pilots with radio frequencies for communication and weather
• Show visual references for military training routes and areas
• Display airport information such as runway length and traffic pattern information.
• Show restricted areas and special use airspaces are also displayed