FREE FAA-107 Sectional Chart Symbology Questions and Answers

Question 1

On a sectional chart, what does the symbol of a tower with a number like 1549 (1249) represent?

Accepted Answer

The obstacle's top is at 1549 feet MSL, and its height is 1249 feet AGL.

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The obstacle's height is 1549 feet AGL and 1249 feet MSL.

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The obstacle is a group of towers with the tallest being 1549 feet MSL.

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The obstacle's top is at 1549 feet MSL, and its base is at 1249 feet MSL.

Question 2

In the airport data block on a sectional chart, what does the letter "L" next to the runway length indicate?

Accepted Answer

The airport has lighting available.

Answer

The airport has low-intensity runway lighting.

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The airport is a Left-hand traffic pattern airport.

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The runway is less than 8,069 feet long.

Question 3

What type of information is provided by a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM)?

Accepted Answer

Time-critical information that is temporary or not known in advance to be published on charts.

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Long-term, unchanging aeronautical information.

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Historical weather data for flight planning.

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A monthly summary of all changes to aeronautical charts.

Question 4

How is a private airport depicted on a sectional chart?

Accepted Answer

As a magenta circle with an "R" inside.

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As a solid blue circle.

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As a blue circle with an "R" inside.

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As an open magenta circle with the letter "Pvt" next to the airport name.

Question 5

When a sectional chart shows an obstacle at 1200 (450), and the surrounding terrain elevation is 750 feet MSL, what is the height of the obstacle above the ground?

Accepted Answer

450 feet

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1200 feet

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750 feet

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1650 feet

Question 6

What does a small magenta flag symbol on a sectional chart indicate?

Accepted Answer

A prominent visual checkpoint for VFR navigation.

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A designated parachute jumping area.

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A location of an ultralight flight park.

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A military training route.