FAA Chart Symbols and Legend

Question 1

On a FAA sectional chart, what does a solid blue circle with a dot in the center represent?

Accepted Answer

VOR station

Answer

A solid blue circle with a central dot on a sectional chart indicates a VOR (Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range) station.

Question 2

What color are symbols for airports with an operating control tower on a sectional chart?

Accepted Answer

Blue

Answer

Airports with FAA-operated control towers are depicted in blue on sectional charts to distinguish them from non-towered airports shown in magenta.

Question 3

On a sectional chart, a group of small blue circles arranged in a cluster typically represents what?

Accepted Answer

An ultralight activity area

Answer

Clusters of small blue circles on a sectional chart depict ultralight activity areas where ultralight vehicles frequently operate.

Question 4

What does a flag symbol on a sectional chart indicate?

Accepted Answer

Mandatory reporting point

Answer

A flag symbol on a sectional chart marks a mandatory reporting point where pilots must make a position report to ATC.

Question 5

On a sectional chart, what does a dashed magenta circle around an airport indicate?

Accepted Answer

Class E surface area

Answer

A dashed magenta circle around an airport on a sectional chart indicates a Class E surface area that extends from the surface upward.

FAA - Sectional Chart Practice Test