Airport/Facility Directory (A/FD)

Definitions

• See Chart Supplement U.S.
• Section within the Chart Supplement regional booklets published by Aeronautical Information Services that provides information about all airports in the region. The A/FD section includes runway length and width, runway surface, load bearing capacity, runway slope, airport services, and hazards, such as birds and reduced visibility.
• An FAA publication containing information on all airports, communications, and NAVAIDs.
• A publication of the Federal Aviation Administration containing information on all airports, seaplane bases, and heliports open to the public. The A/FD contains communication data, navigational facilities, and certain special notices and procedures.
• A publication of the Federal Aviation Administration containing information on all airports, seaplane bases, and heliports open to the public. The A/FD contains communications data, navigational facilities, and certain special notices and procedures.

References

• Instrument Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2014
• Instrument Procedures Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2017
• Powered Parachute Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2007
• Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008