FAA Airports and Runway Information 3

Question 1

On a sectional chart, a heliport is depicted by what symbol?

Accepted Answer

Small circle with 'H' inside

Answer

Heliports on sectional charts are shown as small circles with the letter 'H' inside, indicating a designated landing area for helicopters.

Question 2

What does the 'CTAF' label and frequency in an airport data block mean?

Accepted Answer

Common Traffic Advisory Frequency used by pilots to self-announce position at non-towered airports

Answer

CTAF (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency) is the designated frequency at non-towered airports where pilots broadcast position and intentions to other traffic in the area.

Question 3

On a sectional chart, what does 'UNICOM' frequency in an airport data block represent?

Accepted Answer

A private aeronautical advisory radio station providing airport information and possibly FBO services

Answer

UNICOM is a private, non-government aeronautical radio station at many airports that provides pilot advisory services such as runway in use, winds, and FBO services.

Question 4

On a sectional chart, what does the tick-mark pattern inside an airport circle symbol convey?

Accepted Answer

The approximate orientation of runways at that airport

Answer

The tick marks inside an airport circle on a sectional chart represent the approximate magnetic orientation of the runways at that airport.

Question 5

What does a cross (+) pattern inside an airport circle on a sectional chart typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

Runways are oriented in two intersecting directions

Answer

A cross or plus pattern of tick marks inside the airport symbol on a sectional chart shows that the airport has intersecting runways aligned in two different directions.

FAA - Sectional Chart Practice Test

FAA - Sectional Chart Practice Test

FAA Airports and Runway Information 3