FAA Private Pilot Airman Knowledge Test — Sectional Charts — Questions and Answers

Question 1: On a sectional chart, what does the bold blue dashed line with 'VFR FLYWAY' printed near a major city indicate?

Mandatory VFR route through Class B airspace
IFR transition corridor for slow aircraft
Recommended VFR flyway to help pilots avoid Class B airspace while navigating near a busy terminal area (Correct answer)
Restricted corridor for VFR military training

Correct answer: Recommended VFR flyway to help pilots avoid Class B airspace while navigating near a busy terminal area

VFR flyways on sectional charts are recommended (not mandatory) routes that help VFR pilots navigate around or below Class B airspace without requiring a Class B clearance.

Question 2: What symbol is used on a sectional chart to indicate a lighted obstruction above 1,000 feet AGL?

High-intensity bolt symbol over a dot (Correct answer)
Lightning bolt symbol
Solid triangle with dot inside
Solid dot with 'UC' label

Correct answer: High-intensity bolt symbol over a dot

A high-intensity strobe or lightning-bolt symbol over a dot marks obstructions above 1,000 feet AGL that are equipped with high-intensity lights.

Question 3: On a FAA sectional chart, what does a solid blue circle with a dot in the center represent?

Airport with control tower
Obstruction light
NDB station
VOR station (Correct answer)

Correct answer: VOR station

A solid blue circle with a central dot on a sectional chart indicates a VOR (Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range) station.

Question 4: A distinctive landmark or visual checkpoint on a sectional chart is often depicted by what symbol type?

A star symbol with the landmark name
A bold black X
A small flag pennant
A magenta circle or dot with the landmark name in magenta text (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A magenta circle or dot with the landmark name in magenta text

Visual checkpoints and prominent landmarks on sectional charts are typically shown as magenta circles or symbols with labels in magenta text to help VFR pilots identify them from the air.

Question 5: On a sectional chart, what does 'UNICOM' frequency in an airport data block represent?

Universal Navigation and Communications channel
Unified ATC communications frequency
Universal Instrument Communication system for IFR
A private aeronautical advisory radio station providing airport information and possibly FBO services (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A private aeronautical advisory radio station providing airport information and possibly FBO services

UNICOM is a private, non-government aeronautical radio station at many airports that provides pilot advisory services such as runway in use, winds, and FBO services.

Question 6: What does a solid magenta line on a sectional chart typically denote?

Victor airway boundary
Class C airspace boundary (Correct answer)
Class B airspace floor
MTR route centerline

Correct answer: Class C airspace boundary

Solid magenta lines depict Class C airspace boundaries on sectional charts, with associated altitude information shown nearby.

Question 7: On a sectional chart, Victor airways are shown as blue lines. How does a pilot determine the magnetic course to fly along a Victor airway?

Use the VOR compass rose and identify the relevant radial
Read the magnetic radial printed alongside the airway line on the chart (Correct answer)
Calculate from the chart's lat/lon grid using true course and variation
Ask ATC for the assigned heading

Correct answer: Read the magnetic radial printed alongside the airway line on the chart

The magnetic course to fly along a Victor airway is printed alongside the airway line on the sectional chart, derived from the VOR radial that defines the route.

Question 8: What does the 'ATIS' frequency shown in an airport data block on a sectional chart provide?

Automatic Terminal Information Service with current weather and NOTAMs (Correct answer)
Airport Traffic Instruction System for VFR sequencing
Air Traffic Information Service for flight following
Air-to-surface radio frequency for military use

Correct 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.

Question 9: On a sectional chart, an 'E' following a magnetic variation value (e.g., '10°E') means what for navigation?

Easterly means compass deviation is positive
Easterly variation means magnetic north is east of true north — subtract variation from true course to get magnetic course (Correct answer)
Easterly variation means add degrees to compass heading
Easterly variation only applies when flying eastbound

Correct answer: Easterly variation means magnetic north is east of true north — subtract variation from true course to get magnetic course

Easterly magnetic variation means that magnetic north lies east of true north; pilots subtract easterly variation from true course to obtain the magnetic course.

Question 10: On a sectional chart, MOA depictions are shown in what color, distinguishing them from Restricted and Prohibited Areas?

Blue, matching Restricted and Prohibited Areas
Green, indicating designated military-use airspace
Magenta, distinct from blue restricted/prohibited area depictions (Correct answer)
Red, indicating the highest level of aviation hazard

Correct answer: Magenta, distinct from blue restricted/prohibited area depictions

MOAs are depicted in magenta on sectional charts, while Restricted and Prohibited Areas use blue, making the two types visually distinct.

Question 11: When flying a VFR cross-country, a pilot uses a sectional chart to identify the true course and then applies magnetic variation. What step comes next?

File the flight plan with the true course
Apply compass deviation to get compass heading
Multiply by 1.15 to convert to statute miles
Apply wind correction angle to get true heading, then apply variation (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Apply wind correction angle to get true heading, then apply variation

After determining true course from the sectional chart, pilots apply wind correction angle to get true heading, then apply magnetic variation to get magnetic heading, and finally apply compass deviation to get compass heading.

Question 12: What does a VORTAC symbol represent on a sectional chart?

A VOR collocated with a TACAN military beacon providing DME to civil aircraft (Correct answer)
A terminal VOR with automatic ATIS
A VOR with terrain avoidance capability
A VOR used only for TAC aircraft

Correct answer: A VOR collocated with a TACAN military beacon providing DME to civil aircraft

A VORTAC is a VOR collocated with a military TACAN station, providing civil pilots with VOR bearing information and DME distance from the TACAN component.

Question 13: Which type of special use airspace prohibits all aircraft operations without specific authorization?

Warning Area
Alert Area
Prohibited Area (Correct answer)
Restricted Area

Correct answer: Prohibited Area

Prohibited Areas forbid all aircraft operations without authorization, typically established for national security such as over the White House.

Question 14: What does a flag symbol on a sectional chart indicate?

Restricted area boundary
Mandatory reporting point (Correct answer)
International boundary
Airways intersection

Correct answer: Mandatory reporting point

A flag symbol on a sectional chart marks a mandatory reporting point where pilots must make a position report to ATC.

Question 15: What does 'ELEV' followed by a number in a shaded box near a terrain feature on a sectional chart indicate?

The elevation of the chart's datum point
The elevation of the highest point in the region in feet MSL (Correct answer)
The airport field elevation
The minimum IFR elevation for that area

Correct answer: The elevation of the highest point in the region in feet MSL

ELEV with a number on a sectional chart identifies the elevation in feet MSL of a significant terrain feature such as a mountain peak or prominent hill.

Question 16: On a sectional chart, a non-towered airport with a paved runway is depicted by what symbol?

Blue circle with tick marks
Open blue square
Solid blue circle
Magenta circle with tick marks (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Magenta circle with tick marks

Non-towered airports with paved runways appear as magenta circles with tick marks representing runway orientations on sectional charts.

Question 17: What does an 'S' shown at the bottom of an airport data block on a sectional chart indicate?

The airport has a south-only pattern
The airport has aviation services including fuel
Satellite landing facility
Surface condition is sod/turf (Correct answer)

Correct 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.

Question 18: What is the standard frequency range for VOR stations shown on sectional charts?

108.0–117.95 MHz (Correct answer)
329.15–335.00 MHz
225–400 MHz
190–535 kHz

Correct answer: 108.0–117.95 MHz

VORs operate in the VHF band between 108.0 and 117.95 MHz, which is reflected in the frequency listed in every VOR data box on sectional charts.

Question 19: On a sectional chart, a heliport is depicted by what symbol?

Blue square with 'H'
Small circle with 'H' inside (Correct answer)
Diamond with 'H' label
Magenta rotor-blade symbol

Correct answer: Small circle with 'H' inside

Heliports on sectional charts are shown as small circles with the letter 'H' inside, indicating a designated landing area for helicopters.

Question 20: On a sectional chart, what does a spot elevation (small X with a number) indicate?

A VFR reporting checkpoint elevation
A minimum crossing altitude
A radio tower height
The exact surveyed elevation at that point in feet MSL (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The exact surveyed elevation at that point in feet MSL

Spot elevations shown as small X marks with numbers on a sectional chart represent precisely surveyed terrain heights in feet above mean sea level at that specific location.

Question 21: The notation 'SFC-FL 180' for a Restricted Area on a sectional chart means the area extends:

From surface features vertically to FL 180 above obstacles
From the surface up to Flight Level 180 (18,000 feet MSL) (Correct answer)
From 18,000 feet MSL downward to the surface
Only during surface-level weather conditions up to FL 180

Correct answer: From the surface up to Flight Level 180 (18,000 feet MSL)

'SFC' means the surface of the earth, so 'SFC-FL 180' indicates restricted airspace extends from ground level to 18,000 feet MSL.

Question 22: What does 'UC' next to an obstruction symbol on a sectional chart mean?

Uncontrolled course
Unverified coordinates
Under construction (Correct answer)
Unlighted chimney

Correct answer: Under construction

'UC' beside an obstruction symbol on a sectional chart indicates the structure is under construction and may not yet be at its charted final height.

Question 23: What does a cross (+) pattern inside an airport circle on a sectional chart typically indicate?

The airport has instrument approaches from all four directions
Emergency-only airport
Helicopter-and-fixed-wing joint use
Runways are oriented in two intersecting directions (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Runways are oriented in two intersecting directions

A cross or plus pattern of tick marks inside the airport symbol on a sectional chart shows that the airport has intersecting runways aligned in two different directions.

Question 24: When a sectional chart shows a VFR checkpoint with a magenta circle near a town, what information should a VFR pilot report when passing it?

Aircraft type, position, altitude, and intentions to the appropriate ATC facility (Correct answer)
Current altitude, airspeed, and fuel remaining
Weather observations to FSS
Only position and altitude to UNICOM

Correct answer: Aircraft type, position, altitude, and intentions to the appropriate ATC facility

At VFR checkpoints, pilots should report aircraft type, position (checkpoint name), altitude, and flight intentions to the appropriate ATC facility for flight following or advisory service.

Question 25: What is the primary purpose of the latitude and longitude grid on a sectional chart?

To precisely locate positions using geographic coordinates (Correct answer)
To calculate magnetic variation corrections
To mark airspace boundaries
To identify MEF grid squares for terrain clearance

Correct answer: To precisely locate positions using geographic coordinates

The latitude and longitude grid on a sectional chart allows pilots to precisely locate airports, NAVAIDs, and waypoints using geographic coordinates for flight planning and filing.

Question 26: The label 'R-2508' on a sectional chart identifies:

Route 2508 on a federal airway
Restricted Area number 2508 (Correct answer)
Radial 250 at 8 nautical miles from a VOR
Radio frequency 250.8 MHz for communication

Correct answer: Restricted Area number 2508

The 'R-' prefix designates a Restricted Area, with the number 2508 serving as its unique identifier on the sectional chart.

Question 27: On a sectional chart, the two numbers shown next to an obstruction symbol (e.g., 1549/249) represent what?

Obstruction ID number / structure height in feet
Latitude 15.49 / longitude 2.49
FAA obstruction number / lighting code
Elevation MSL / height AGL in feet (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Elevation MSL / height AGL in feet

The two numbers beside an obstruction on a sectional chart show the elevation of the top of the structure in feet MSL (upper number) and the height above ground level in feet (lower number in parentheses or below).

Question 28: The MEF value on a sectional chart represents what?

Minimum enroute altitude for VFR flight
Highest known elevation plus a 100-foot buffer within a grid square, rounded up to nearest 100 feet (Correct answer)
Maximum elevation of FAA-charted obstacles
Mean elevation of terrain in the grid square

Correct answer: Highest known elevation plus a 100-foot buffer within a grid square, rounded up to nearest 100 feet

The MEF is calculated by taking the highest terrain or obstacle in a grid square, adding a 100-foot buffer, and rounding up to the next 100-foot increment.

Question 29: On a sectional chart, a group of small blue circles arranged in a cluster typically represents what?

A military operations area
An ultralight activity area (Correct answer)
Aerobatic practice area
A seaplane base

Correct answer: An ultralight activity area

Clusters of small blue circles on a sectional chart depict ultralight activity areas where ultralight vehicles frequently operate.

Question 30: How are military airports depicted differently from civil airports on a sectional chart?

Military airports have a dashed circle boundary
Military airports are shown as open squares rather than circles (Correct answer)
Military airports have no special designation
Military airports use a different shade of blue and include 'MIL' notation

Correct answer: Military airports are shown as open squares rather than circles

Military airports are depicted on sectional charts using a square or rectangular symbol rather than the circular symbol used for civil airports.

Question 31: On a sectional chart, what does the tick-mark pattern inside an airport circle symbol convey?

Runway surface quality ratings
The approximate orientation of runways at that airport (Correct answer)
Traffic pattern altitude in hundreds of feet
The number of instrument approaches available

Correct answer: The approximate orientation of runways at that airport

The tick marks inside an airport circle on a sectional chart represent the approximate magnetic orientation of the runways at that airport.

Question 32: What does 'SFC' indicate when found inside an airspace segment symbol on a sectional chart?

The airspace floor is at the surface (Correct answer)
Special flight conditions apply
Standard frequency channel
Simulated flight corridor

Correct answer: The airspace floor is at the surface

'SFC' inside an airspace segment on a sectional chart means the airspace extends from the surface (ground level) upward to the indicated ceiling.

Question 33: Which type of special use airspace is located in international airspace beyond 3 nautical miles from the U.S. coastline?

Warning Area (Correct answer)
Prohibited Area
Alert Area
Restricted Area

Correct answer: Warning Area

Warning Areas are located in international airspace starting 3 nautical miles offshore and contain potentially hazardous activities beyond U.S. jurisdiction.

Question 34: On a sectional chart, what does 'D' in a VOR box indicate?

DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) is collocated (Correct answer)
Directional capability only
Dual frequency operation
The VOR is decommissioned

Correct answer: DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) is collocated

The letter 'D' following 'VOR' in the data box (making it 'VOR-DME' or 'VORTAC') indicates that Distance Measuring Equipment is co-located with the VOR.

Question 35: How often are FAA Sectional Aeronautical Charts updated and reissued?

Every 28 days
Every 56 days (approximately every 8 weeks) (Correct answer)
Every 6 months
Annually

Correct answer: Every 56 days (approximately every 8 weeks)

FAA Sectional Charts are updated on a 56-day cycle to reflect changes in airspace, NAVAIDs, airports, and obstacles.

Question 36: On a sectional chart airport data block, what does the number shown to the right of the airport name elevation indicate?

Traffic pattern altitude in MSL
Number of runways
Distance to the nearest VOR
Longest runway length in hundreds of feet (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Longest runway length in hundreds of feet

The number to the right of airport elevation in the data block represents the longest runway length expressed in hundreds of feet (e.g., '60' means 6,000 feet).

Question 37: On a sectional chart, what does the number following 'FSS' in an airport data block identify?

The fixed-base operator (FBO) phone number
The associated Flight Service Station and its remote communication frequency (Correct answer)
The runway friction surface score
The fuel service station number

Correct 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.

Question 38: On a sectional chart, a dashed contour line indicates what about the enclosed terrain?

Approximate contour subject to survey revision
Classified military terrain
Terrain below sea level (depression) (Correct answer)
Terrain between two published intervals

Correct answer: Terrain below sea level (depression)

Dashed contour lines on a sectional chart indicate depressions or basins where terrain elevation is below the surrounding land, such as dry lake beds or sinkholes.

Question 39: On a sectional chart, the 'star' or asterisk (*) symbol in an airport data block means what?

The airport is a satellite of a larger hub
Special ops area nearby
The airport has a star-pattern VFR approach procedure
Lighting is available on part-time basis or pilot-controlled (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Lighting is available on part-time basis or pilot-controlled

An asterisk (*) next to the 'L' in an airport data block indicates lighting is available on a part-time basis or is pilot-controlled (PCL).

Question 40: Urban areas on a FAA sectional chart are shown in what color?

Pink
Gray
Orange/yellow (Correct answer)
Brown

Correct answer: Orange/yellow

Built-up urban areas are shown in a yellow-orange shading on FAA sectional charts to make cities and towns visually prominent.

Question 41: On a sectional chart, what does a zigzag or jagged line bordering an area typically indicate?

Prohibited area
Warning area
Military operations area (MOA) (Correct answer)
Alert area

Correct answer: Military operations area (MOA)

Military Operations Areas (MOAs) are depicted on sectional charts with a hatch-pattern or jagged boundary line in magenta.

Question 42: On a sectional chart, water features such as lakes and rivers are depicted in what color?

Cyan
Green
Blue (Correct answer)
Gray

Correct answer: Blue

All water features including oceans, lakes, rivers, and reservoirs are shown in blue on FAA sectional charts.

Question 43: A parachute symbol on a sectional chart indicates what type of activity?

Hang gliding area
Glider operations
Ultralight activity
Skydiving operations (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Skydiving operations

A parachute symbol on a sectional chart marks areas where skydiving (parachute jumping) operations regularly take place.

Question 44: An area labeled 'A-211' on a sectional chart identifies:

Airspace restriction zone 211
Approach sector 211 for a nearby airport
Alert Area number 211 (Correct answer)
Altitude corridor 211 for airway transitions

Correct answer: Alert Area number 211

The 'A-' prefix designates an Alert Area, and 211 is its unique numerical identifier on the sectional chart.

Question 45: What is the floor altitude of Class A airspace in the contiguous United States?

24,000 feet MSL
18,000 feet MSL (Correct answer)
12,500 feet MSL
14,500 feet MSL

Correct answer: 18,000 feet MSL

Class A airspace in the contiguous United States begins at 18,000 feet MSL and extends up to and including Flight Level 600.

Question 46: What color are contour lines used to depict terrain elevation on a sectional chart?

Blue
Brown (Correct answer)
Black
Green

Correct answer: Brown

Brown (also described as tan) contour lines are used on sectional charts to depict terrain elevation above mean sea level.

Question 47: On a sectional chart, an airway designated 'V-105' represents what type of route?

A visual reporting route for military aircraft
A volcanic hazard avoidance zone
A VHF Victor airway centered on VOR radials (Correct answer)
A VFR corridor at 10,500 feet MSL

Correct answer: A VHF Victor airway centered on VOR radials

Victor airways (V-routes) are low-altitude IFR airways from 1,200 feet AGL up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL, centered on VOR radials and labeled with 'V' followed by a number.

Question 48: What is the typical upper limit of Class G (uncontrolled) airspace in the US where Class E begins at 1,200 feet AGL?

3,000 feet MSL
1,200 feet AGL (Correct answer)
14,500 feet MSL
700 feet AGL

Correct answer: 1,200 feet AGL

In areas where Class E begins at 1,200 feet AGL, Class G airspace extends from the surface up to (but not including) 1,200 feet AGL.

Question 49: On a sectional chart, an airport shown with a 'R' in its data block indicates what?

Runway is right-hand traffic only
Refueling available
Prior permission required (private airport) (Correct answer)
Runway is restricted to IFR only

Correct answer: Prior permission required (private airport)

An 'R' in an airport's data block on a sectional chart indicates the airport is private or restricted and requires prior permission to land.

Question 50: On a sectional chart, what does the CT frequency shown in an airport data block represent?

Clearance, Takeoff (CT) frequency for IFR departures
Clearance delivery frequency
Control Tower communication frequency (Correct answer)
Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF)

Correct 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.

Question 51: On a sectional chart, what is the significance of a bold number printed along an airway route between two VORs?

The MEA for that segment in hundreds of feet
The airway distance in statute miles
The airway distance in nautical miles between those two NAVAIDs (Correct answer)
The airway number

Correct answer: The airway distance in nautical miles between those two NAVAIDs

Bold mileage numbers printed along Victor airways on sectional charts indicate the distance in nautical miles between adjacent NAVAIDs or intersections on that route segment.

Question 52: What does the symbol of a glider on a sectional chart indicate?

Ultralight flight park
Hang glider activity zone
Restricted area
Soaring/glider operations area (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Soaring/glider operations area

A glider symbol on a sectional chart marks airports or areas with soaring and glider operations that may produce unpowered traffic with no radio.

Question 53: On a sectional chart, a seaplane base is depicted by what symbol?

A circle with 'SEA' label
A blue diamond shape
A circle with an anchor icon
An open circle with a wave or anchor symbol (Correct answer)

Correct 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.

Question 54: A Military Operations Area (MOA) shown on a sectional chart requires non-participating IFR aircraft to do what?

Obtain a clearance before entering (Correct answer)
Monitor the MOA frequency only
Fly at or above 10,000 feet MSL
Avoid the area at all times

Correct answer: Obtain a clearance before entering

IFR aircraft must receive an ATC clearance before entering an active MOA, while VFR aircraft may enter but should exercise extreme caution.

Question 55: On a sectional chart, Class E airspace that begins at 700 feet AGL is depicted by what?

Solid magenta line
Magenta vignette (fading band) (Correct answer)
Dashed magenta line
Dashed blue line

Correct answer: Magenta vignette (fading band)

A magenta vignette (a shaded, fading magenta band) on a sectional chart indicates where Class E airspace begins at 700 feet AGL rather than 1,200 feet AGL.

Question 56: What symbol on a sectional chart represents a non-directional beacon (NDB)?

Open blue circle
Solid blue compass rose with dot
Magenta circle with dot (Correct answer)
Magenta dot inside a circle

Correct answer: Magenta circle with dot

An NDB on a sectional chart is shown as a magenta circle with a central dot, distinguishing it from the blue VOR symbol.

Question 57: On a sectional chart, what does 'T' printed in the corner of a NAVAID data box signify?

TACAN-only station, no civil use
Transponder required in that airspace
Tower with collocated NAVAID
Terminal VOR with limited service volume (25 nm, 12,000 feet) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Terminal VOR with limited service volume (25 nm, 12,000 feet)

A 'T' in the NAVAID box designates a Terminal VOR (TVOR) with a service volume limited to 25 nautical miles and 12,000 feet altitude, suitable only for terminal area navigation.

Question 58: When a Military Operations Area is active, a VFR pilot:

Is absolutely prohibited from entry
May enter but should exercise extreme caution and contact the controlling agency (Correct answer)
Must receive ATC clearance before entry
Must fly above 18,000 feet MSL to avoid the area

Correct answer: May enter but should exercise extreme caution and contact the controlling agency

VFR pilots are not prohibited from active MOAs but should contact the controlling agency and exercise extreme caution while transiting.

Question 59: What minimum equipment is required to enter Class C airspace according to FAA regulations?

ADS-B Out only
IFR certification and transponder
Two-way radio only
Mode C transponder and two-way radio (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Mode C transponder and two-way radio

Class C airspace requires a two-way radio for communication with ATC and a Mode C transponder (or ADS-B Out with altitude reporting) for entry.

Question 60: On a sectional chart, elevation contour lines that are closer together indicate what about the terrain?

Ocean floor depth
A valley or depression
Steeper terrain with rapid elevation change (Correct answer)
Flatter terrain

Correct answer: Steeper terrain with rapid elevation change

Closely spaced contour lines on a sectional chart indicate steep terrain where elevation changes rapidly over a short horizontal distance.

Question 61: On a sectional chart, what symbol is used for a man-made obstruction with a height greater than 1,000 feet AGL that is lighted?

Solid dot with two lines above
Solid triangle
Open circle with dot
Open triangle with lightning bolt (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Open triangle with lightning bolt

A high obstruction above 1,000 feet AGL with lighting is shown on sectional charts as an open triangle with a lightning bolt symbol indicating the presence of hazard lights.

Question 62: What label prefix on a sectional chart designates a prohibited area?

A
R
W
P (Correct answer)

Correct answer: P

Prohibited areas are labeled with 'P' followed by a number on sectional charts and represent airspace where flight is not permitted under any circumstances.

Question 63: What does 'L' in an airport data block on a sectional chart indicate?

Airport has runway lighting (Correct answer)
Limited fuel available
Left traffic pattern in use
Large aircraft operations only

Correct answer: Airport has runway lighting

The 'L' in an airport data block on a sectional chart indicates the airport has runway lighting available for night operations.

Question 64: What designator prefix identifies a Restricted Area on a sectional chart?

P-
A-
W-
R- (Correct answer)

Correct answer: R-

Restricted Areas use the 'R-' prefix followed by a numerical identifier on VFR sectional charts.

Question 65: What does an 'H' in the navigation aid box on a sectional chart indicate?

Has HIWAS weather broadcast
High-altitude VOR (usable above 18,000 feet MSL) (Correct answer)
Helicopter-only NAVAID
High-intensity lighting on runway

Correct answer: High-altitude VOR (usable above 18,000 feet MSL)

An 'H' designation in the NAVAID box indicates a high-altitude VOR with a service volume usable between 18,000 and 60,000 feet MSL at ranges up to 130 nm.

FAA Private Pilot Airman Knowledge Test — Sectional Charts

The FAA Private Pilot Airplane (PAR) knowledge test evaluates a candidate's ability to read and interpret VFR sectional aeronautical charts, including chart symbols, airport data, airspace boundaries, and VFR flight planning. Administered at PSI testing centers.

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