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Maps and Charts in the Aeronautics and Astronautics Library

Charts | Books | Atlases | Online Maps

Aeronautical Charts

Aeronautical charts provide a pilot with specific details on terrain, airspace, landing areas, and navigational aids. They are an essential part of flight preparation. Only the most recent edition of each chart is kept.

The Aeronautics and Astronautics Library houses three series of Aeronautical Charts:

Sectional Aeronautical Chart
G3701.P6 | detailed information about chart

VFR Terminal Area Chart (TAC)
G3701.P61 | detailed information about chart

World Aeronautical Chart
G3201.P6 | detailed information about chart

NOTE: These charts are updated by FAAs Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), published every 14 days. http://www.faa.gov/ntap/

Books about Aeronautical Charts in the Library

• Aeronautical Chart User's Guide by the U.S. Department of Commerce
  G3201.P6.U54 2002
• Understanding Aeronautical Charts by Terry T. Lankford
  TL587.L36 1996
• Using Aeronautical Charts by Terry T. Lankford
  TL587.L365 2003
  

Atlases in the Aeronautics and Astronautics Library

(all located on the Oversized shelf)

• Atlas and Gazeteer of the Near Side of the Moon
  TL521.A333 no.241
• Atlas of Mars
  TL521.A333 no.438
• Lunar Orbiter Photographic Atlas of the Moon
  TL521.A333 no.206
• Ranger VII Lunar Charts
  G3195.svar.A37
• Viking Lander Atlas of Mars
  QB641.U55 1982

Online maps and atlases from NASA

• Mars atlas from JPL
• Mars Global Surveyor wide angle map of Mars
• Lunar atlas