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IR.I.C.K1eFAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Knowledge

e. Enroute charts

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Route planning, including consideration of: e. Enroute charts

Bottom line

Enroute chart planning for IFR includes reviewing the en route charts for potential routing with close attention to minimum en route and obstacle clearance altitudes. For IFR, VFR over-the-top, or night operations, each pertinent navigational en route, terminal area, and approach and letdown chart must be accessible at the pilot station, in current and appropriate form. The IFR enroute charts include the Enroute High Altitude Conterminous U.S., Enroute Low Altitude Conterminous U.S., Alaska Charts, and Pacific Charts.

FAA references

  1. IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-28) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  2. 14 CFR 91.503 (Flying equipment and operating information.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  3. PHAK ch. 1 (p. 1-14) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-17) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. AFH ch. 11 (p. 11-8) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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