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.