Aeronautical Chart User's Guide (2026‪)‬

THE ESSENTIAL FULL-COLOR USER'S GUIDE FOR READING AERONAUTICAL CHARTS IN 2026

The updated full-color edition of the Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide by the FAA is a great reference for novice pilots and professionals alike. With dozens of illustrations and detailed examples, this book provides everything students and pilots need to know about all the symbols and information provided on US aeronautical charts and chart navigation publications. Readers will find information on the following essential topics:

• Visual Flight Rules (VFR) charts, terms, and symbols
• Sectional and Terminal Charts
• Flyway Planning Charts
• Helicopter Route Charts 
• Explanation of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Enroute Terms and Symbols 
• Terminal Procedure Publications (TPPs)
• Explanation of TPP Terms and Symbols

A great study aid for current pilots who are preparing for additional certifications and for potential pilots who are interested in applying for their first license, this easy-to-use reference also includes a list of definitions for common abbreviations. Students and pilots alike will reach for it again and again.