Be sure to check notams before flight for any changes or restrictions to light availability.
Pilot controlled lighting symbol vfr.
Wac or not shown on wac.
A symbol indicates there is pilot controlled lighting.
The lights stay on for 15 minutes plenty of time to land and taxi to the ramp.
Following the airport identifier indicates class c or class d airspace.
Fixed wing special vfr flight is prohibited 5.
The chart users guide is updated as necessary when there is new chart symbology or changes in the depiction of information and or symbols on the charts.
When a symbol is different on any vfr chart series it will be annotated as such e g.
When there are changes it will be published in accordance with the 56 day aeronautical chart product schedule.
When approaching an airport with pilot controlled lighting at night use the proper procedure to turn the lights on while crossing the final approach fix and if possible confirm their activation with ground personnel or another aircraft on the ground.
Lights aeronautical lights marine lights with characteristics of light navigation and procedural information.
Seaplane military refueling and repair facilities for normal traf.
Symbols shown are for world aeronautical charts wacs sectional aeronautical charts sectionals terminal area charts tacs vfr flyway planning charts and helicopter route charts.
A symbol means the lighting is part time or on request the pilot should consult the chart supplement for light operating procedures.
Vfr aeronautical chart symbols.
Lighting available pilot controlled lighting part time or on request for complete information consult the.
And if you want more time repeat the series of button clicks to reset the timer.
Pilot controlled lighting pcl also known as aircraft radio control of aerodrome lighting arcal or pilot activated lighting pal is a system that allows aircraft pilots to control the lighting of an airport or airfield s approach lights runway edge lights and taxiways via radio.
Airports having control towers ct are shown in blue all others in magenta.
Ifr aeronautical chart symbols.