The official FAA Chicago sectional chart is the definitive VFR navigation resource for pilots operating throughout Northern Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, and Minnesota.
This current Chicago sectional chart comes directly from FAA AeroNav, ensuring you receive the most authoritative and accurate aviation maps available for visual flight planning in the region.
Comprehensive Coverage for Safe Navigation
When pilots ask, "What airspace is covered in the Chicago sectional chart?" they find this comprehensive aeronautical chart delivers everything needed for safe VFR navigation across six states in one foldable, full-color publication. The detailed scale of 6.86 nautical miles per inch provides precise visual reference for airport information, including runway lengths, lighting systems, elevation data, and available services. It clearly marks airspace dimensions, VHF and LF/MF navigational facilities with frequencies and identifiers, prominent landmarks, cities and towns, topographic features, ATC contact information, bodies of water, and critical obstructions. Flight training schools rely on this FAA-approved chart for standardized instruction, while recreational pilots depend on its accuracy for weekend adventures. Commercial operators trust its comprehensive data for professional route planning.
Always Up-to-Date for Flight Safety
Updated every 56 days through the regular currency cycle, this pilot navigation chart ensures you always have access to the most current aviation information available. It eliminates concerns about outdated airspace changes or facility modifications that could compromise flight safety. Whether you're conducting visual flight planning for a cross-country journey or need reliable reference material for local area flights, this aviation chart provides the essential foundation every Chicago area pilot requires in their flight bag.
Fly confidently with the official FAA AeroNav Chicago Sectional Chart, your definitive, always-current source for complete regional VFR navigation and guaranteed FAA compliance. Get your essential chart now!