AIM DECODED

9-1-2. Obtaining Aeronautical Charts

AIM Text

Public sales of charts and publications are available through a network of FAA approved print providers. A listing of products, dates of latest editions and agents is available on the AIS website at: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/safety_alerts/.

Source: FAA Aeronautical Information Manual · current edition · paragraph 9-1-2.

Research Notes

AIM 9-1-2 covers Chart Supplement — the publication formerly known as the Airport/Facility Directory (AFD).

Chart Supplement content:

  • Detailed airport information for each airport (frequencies, runways, services, restrictions)
  • Communications frequencies
  • NAVAID details
  • Notices to airmen (FDC NOTAMs)
  • Special use airspace contact info
  • Helicopter charts

Publication: Updated every 56 days. Available in paper or EFB. Critical preflight reference for departure and destination airports.

Reference: AIM 9-1-2.