FAA Chart Symbols and Legend

Question 1

On a FAA sectional chart, what does a solid blue circle with a dot in the center represent?

Accepted Answer

VOR station

Answer

NDB station

Answer

Airport with control tower

Answer

Obstruction light

Question 2

What color are symbols for airports with an operating control tower on a sectional chart?

Accepted Answer

Blue

Answer

Magenta

Answer

Green

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Black

Question 3

On a sectional chart, a group of small blue circles arranged in a cluster typically represents what?

Accepted Answer

An ultralight activity area

Answer

A seaplane base

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A military operations area

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Aerobatic practice area

Question 4

What does a flag symbol on a sectional chart indicate?

Accepted Answer

Mandatory reporting point

Answer

Restricted area boundary

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International boundary

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Airways intersection

Question 5

On a sectional chart, what does a dashed magenta circle around an airport indicate?

Accepted Answer

Class E surface area

Answer

Class B airspace

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Class C airspace

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Class D airspace

Question 6

What symbol on a sectional chart represents a non-directional beacon (NDB)?

Accepted Answer

Magenta circle with dot

Answer

Solid blue compass rose with dot

Answer

Open blue circle

Answer

Magenta dot inside a circle