Pilot Controlled Lighting Symbol Vfr

Wac or not shown on wac.

Pilot controlled lighting symbol vfr.

Airports having control towers ct are shown in blue all others in magenta. Lighting available pilot controlled lighting part time or on request for complete information consult the. Be sure to check notams before flight for any changes or restrictions to light availability. Lights aeronautical lights marine lights with characteristics of light navigation and procedural information.

Vfr aeronautical chart symbols. The lights stay on for 15 minutes plenty of time to land and taxi to the ramp. A symbol means the lighting is part time or on request the pilot should consult the chart supplement for light operating procedures. And if you want more time repeat the series of button clicks to reset the timer.

A symbol indicates there is pilot controlled lighting. When there are changes it will be published in accordance with the 56 day aeronautical chart product schedule. Seaplane military refueling and repair facilities for normal traf. Symbols shown are for world aeronautical charts wacs sectional aeronautical charts sectionals terminal area charts tacs vfr flyway planning charts and helicopter route charts.

Ifr aeronautical chart symbols. The aeronautical information manual aim thor oughly explains the types and uses of airport lighting aids. Fixed wing special vfr flight is prohibited 5. When approaching an airport with pilot controlled lighting at night use the proper procedure to turn the lights on while crossing the final approach fix and if possible confirm their activation with ground personnel or another aircraft on the ground.

When a symbol is different on any vfr chart series it will be annotated as such e g. Airport symbol may be offset for enroute navigational aids. Pilot controlled lighting pcl systems are common at nontowered airports and towered airports in the wee hours after controllers have gone home.