The Circular on Aeronautical Map/Chart Regulations

As mentioned in the Circular, the aeronautical map/chart includes all information on map/chart functionality; appropriate information for each phase of a flight to ensure quick and safe operations of aircraft. The aeronautical map/chart design need to follow the human factor principles to facilitate the usage of these maps/charts. Besides, all information presented on map/chart is accurate, orderly, clear and easy to read in every normal condition.    

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The Circular includes 7 chapter, 173 items regulating the following details:

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• Designing, establishing aeronautical map/chart;
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• Aerodrome obstacle chart – type A, type B; aerodrome terrain and obstacle chart – ICAO (electronic); precision approach terrain chart;
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• Aerodrome chart such as aerodrome/heliport chart; aerodrome ground movement chart; aircraft parking/docking chart;
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• Standard departure chart – instrument; area chart; standard arrival chart – instrument; visual approach chart; ATC surveillance minimum altitude chart;
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• Aeronautical navigation chart such as enroute chart; world aeronautical chart; plotting chart – ICAO, electronic aeronautical chart display – ICAO.
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\r\nMoreover, there are many terms in the field of aeronautical map/chart that is clearly defined.\r\n

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This Circular will be effective from March 30^th, 2013.

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Dang Quang Binh - AIS