FAA Airports and Runway Information 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Control Tower communication frequency

Answer

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 2

On a sectional chart, airport elevation is shown in what measurement unit?

Accepted Answer

Feet above mean sea level (MSL)

Answer

Airport elevation printed in the airport data block on a sectional chart is expressed in feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Automatic Terminal Information Service with current weather and NOTAMs

Answer

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

An open circle with a wave or anchor symbol

Answer

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

Surface condition is sod/turf

Answer

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.

FAA - Sectional Chart Practice Test

FAA - Sectional Chart Practice Test

FAA Airports and Runway Information 2