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Airports and Runway Information Flashcards

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  1. On a sectional chart, what does the CT frequency shown in an airport data block represent?

    Answer: Control Tower communication frequency

    CT followed by a frequency in an airport data block on a sectional chart is the Control Tower frequency used for communication with ATC at towered airports.

  2. On a sectional chart, airport elevation is shown in what measurement unit?

    Answer: Feet above mean sea level (MSL)

    Airport elevation printed in the airport data block on a sectional chart is expressed in feet above mean sea level (MSL).

  3. What does the 'ATIS' frequency shown in an airport data block on a sectional chart provide?

    Answer: Automatic Terminal Information Service with current weather and NOTAMs

    ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service) is a continuous recorded broadcast of weather, active runways, and NOTAMs at busy airports that pilots should monitor before contacting ATC.

  4. On a sectional chart, a seaplane base is depicted by what symbol?

    Answer: An open circle with a wave or anchor symbol

    Seaplane bases on sectional charts are shown with an open circle containing an anchor symbol or wave pattern to differentiate them from land airports.

  5. What does an 'S' shown at the bottom of an airport data block on a sectional chart indicate?

    Answer: Surface condition is sod/turf

    An 'S' in the runway surface designation area of an airport data block on a sectional chart indicates the runway surface is soft (sod, gravel, or turf) rather than paved.

  6. On a sectional chart, what does the number following 'FSS' in an airport data block identify?

    Answer: The associated Flight Service Station and its remote communication frequency

    FSS in an airport data block identifies the associated Flight Service Station that provides weather briefings, flight plan filing, and pilot support on the listed frequency.