GEN 3.2 AERONAUTICAL CHARTS

1  Responsible Service
1.1  General
1.1.1 Aeronautical Charts are produced and published by NATS Ltd on behalf of the UK Civil Aviation Authority. NATS Ltd publish a range of aeronautical charts for use by all types of civil aviation.
Post:

Aeronautical Chart Section, Aeronautical Information Service (AIS), NATS Swanwick, Sopwith Way, Southampton, Hants, SO31 7AY.

Tel: 01489-887463

Fax: 01489-612490

Email: aissupervisor@nats.co.uk

1.2  Applicable ICAO Documents
1.2.1 The Standards, Recommended Practices and, when applicable, the procedures contained in the following ICAO documents are applied:

Annex 4

Aeronautical Charts;

Doc 8168-OPS/611

Aircraft Operations (Holding patterns, OCH and Instrument Approach Procedures diagrams);

Doc 8697 AN/889

Aeronautical Chart Manual.

1.2.2 Differences from ICAO Standards Recommended Practices and Procedures are given at GEN 1.7.
1.3  ICAO IAP Charts
1.3.1 Instrument Approach Charts (IAC) are produced and published by NATS/AIM in the UK AIP.
1.3.2 An Approved Procedure Design Organisation (APDO) will be contracted by the relevant sponsor to design the Instrument Flight Procedures (IFPs). The responsibility for the notification of IFPs (including IAC, for civil aerodromes) in the UK lies with the sponsor: the Aerodrome Licence Holder or ANSP.
1.3.3 Users are invited to forward comments or questions on all policy matters relating to the regulation and design of IFPs to:
Post:

Airspace Regulation, CAA, 1 NE Aviation House, Beehive Ring Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH6 0YR

Email: airspace@caa.co.uk

2  Maintenance of Charts
2.1  Chart Amendment and Revision
2.1.1 New editions of charts are published as often as resources permit with priority being given to those charts affected by major changes to aeronautical information. However, due to high production costs some charts - particularly those listed at GEN 3.2 paragraphs 5.1 and 5.2 have an edition life of at least 1 year. The publication of each new edition will replace the previous edition, which will then become obsolete. Details will be notified by AIP Amendment as appropriate. The aeronautical information validity date will be specified on each edition and topographical and hydrographical information will have been revised where necessary.
2.1.2 Before using any chart operationally, users must determine what aeronautical changes have taken place since its validity date and amend the chart accordingly. This will require users to consult all UK AIP amendments issued since the charts validity date. If in doubt, they should consult AIS Central Office. A list of amendments for the VFR chart series is available on the AIS web site: www.nats.aero/ais.
2.1.3 Amendments to the Aerodrome Obstacle Charts - ICAO - Type A and to the Chart of United Kingdom Airspace Restrictions and Hazardous Areas may be published as or when necessary, but the Chart of UK Areas of Intense Air Activity, Aerial Tactics Areas and Military Low Flying System is amended by annual re-issue.
3  Purchase Arrangements
3.1 The VFR charts listed at GEN 3.2 paragraphs 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 and 5.6, may be obtained through NATS R&M (Renewables and Mitigations) and other NATS Ltd Chart Stockists listed at www.nats.aero/ais.
Post:

NATS R&M (Renewables and Mitigations)

Tel:  +44 (0) 1489-444321

Email: renewablesandmitigations@nats.co.uk

3.2 A selection of Royal Air Force aeronautical charts and planning documents are available from:
Post:

Operations Centre, No1 AIDU

Tel: +44 (0) 20 8833 8587

Email: UKStratCom-DI-NCGI-AIDU-OPSCentre@mod.gov.uk

A catalogue and price list are available on request.

3.3 A series of LORAN C Charts are published by the Hydrographic Department of the Admiralty for all areas where coverage exists (with the exception of the Mediterranean), and can be obtained from Admiralty Chart Agents.
4  Aeronautical Chart Series Available
4.1  Specifications
4.1.1 Internationally agreed standards for aeronautical charts are set down by the International Civil Aviation Organisation in Annex 4 to the convention on International Civil Aviation. In general, the charts listed below conform to these standards where they apply.
4.1.2 Co-ordinate Datum Reference = WGS 84.
4.2  General Description of CAA Aeronautical Charts
4.2.1  Aeronautical Charts ICAO Scale 1:500,000 - United Kingdom
4.2.1.1 This series, covering the United Kingdom, is constructed on a Lambert conformal conic projection and conforms with ICAO specifications for Topography, Culture and Aeronautical Information. A Chart List is at GEN 3.2 paragraph 5.1 with an Index at GEN 3.2 paragraph 6.
4.2.2  Topographical Air Charts of the United Kingdom - Scale 1:250,000
4.2.2.1 This series is constructed on a Transverse Mercator projection. The Aeronautical Information generally conforms with the series at paragraph 4.2.1, though runway patterns of both active and disused aerodromes are shown where reliable information is available. The vertical limit of the series is 5000 FT ALT. To assist users, airspace with a base of FL 55 is shown, EXCEPT where a minimum ALT in excess of 5000 FT applies. If the QNH is below 1013 hPa Controlled Airspace not shown on the charts may be below 5000 FT ALT and reference must be made to Aeronautical Chart ICAO 1:500,000 to ensure adequate vertical separation. A chart list is at GEN 3.2 paragraph 5.2 with an index at GEN 3.2 paragraph 7. Under normal conditions the revision cycle for sheets 6 and 8 is annual, while the remaining sheets will be bi-annual.
4.2.3  Procedural and Aerodrome Charts

  1. Instrument Approach and Aerodrome Charts - ICAO

    1. Refer to GEN 3.2 paragraph 1.3 for information on departmental responsibilities within the CAA for Instrument Approach Charts - ICAO.

    2. These charts are available for all aerodromes where Instrument Approach Procedures have been established and approved by the CAA. They conform to ICAO specifications, and appear in AD 2.

    3. Separate charts for initial arrival procedures, instrument approach procedures, aerodrome charts and, where necessary, parking/docking charts, are now available for all aerodromes used by international commercial air transport listed in Sections AD 2 and AD 3 of the UK AIP. See GEN 3.2 paragraph 3.2.

  2. Aerodrome Obstacle Charts - ICAO Type 'A'. These charts are available for most aerodromes designated for use by scheduled international air services. Where a Type 'A' Chart is not published, operators are advised to refer to the appropriate 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey Maps.

  3. Precision Approach Terrain Charts - ICAO. These charts are designed to provide detailed terrain profile information within a defined portion of the final approach so as to enable aircraft operating agencies to assess the effect of the terrain on decision height determination by the use of radio altimeters. They are published for aerodromes with precision approach runways Categories II and III.

  4. Standard Instrument Departure, Standard Instrument Arrival, Standard Terminal Arrival Route and Noise Abatement Charts. These charts show designated Departure and Arrival routes for all aerodromes where such procedures are established, and are suitable for operational use. They conform to ICAO specifications. See GEN 3.2 paragraph 3.2.

4.2.4  Miscellaneous Charts

  1. UK Airspace Restrictions and Hazardous Areas - 1:1,000,000: This chart shows all UK airspace restrictions including danger areas and other areas where a potential hazard to air navigation may exist. This chart is available online from the NATS/AIS website at www.nats.aero/ais.

  2. UK Areas of Intense Air Activity, Aerial Tactics Areas and Military Low Flying System - 1:1,000,000: This chart portrays areas of intense military air activity and elements of the military low flying system within the Scottish FIR and London FIR. This chart is available online from the NATS/AIS website at www.nats.aero/ais.

  3. Helicopter Routes in the London Control Zone - Scale 1:50,000: This chart is based on a modified version of the 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey Landranger series, and shows the London Control Zone, Helicopter Routes, the Specified Area, aerodromes, heliports and reporting points within the Zone.

  4. UK ATS Airspace Classifications - 1:1,000,000: This chart depicts UK airspace in accordance with ATS airspace classification criteria. This chart is available online from the NATS/AIS website at www.nats.aero/ais.

  5. Miscellaneous AIP Charts: The UK AIP charts are available to the public.

4.2.5 Refer to GEN 3.2 paragraph 5 for lists of available charts.
4.3  Symbol Sheet
4.3.1 The aeronautical symbols used on charts are shown at GEN 2.3. They correspond with the internationally agreed symbols contained in ICAO Annex 4, except that some additional symbols are included where appropriate ICAO equivalents do not exist.
5  List of Aeronautical Charts Available
5.1  Aeronautical Charts, ICAO, United Kingdom (Scale 1:500,000) (see Index at GEN 3.2 paragraph 6)

For latest editions and next planned additions see www.nats.aero/ais/vfr_schedule for details.

Sheet Ref

Chart Title

2150ABCD

Scotland

2171AB

Northern England and Northern Ireland

2171CD

Southern England and Wales

5.2  Topographical Air Charts of the United Kingdom (Scale 1:250,000) (see Index at GEN 3.2 paragraph 7)

For latest editions and next planned additions see www.nats.aero/ais/vfr_schedule for details.

Sheet Ref

Chart Title

1

Northern Scotland West

2

Northern Scotland East

3

Northern Ireland

4

The Borders

5

Central England and Wales

6

England East

7

The West and South Wales

8

England South

Note: All the above Charts (listed in para 5.1 and 5.2) are available as laminated sheets.(Postage and Packing are extra).

5.2.1 For comments/feedback on these charts:
Post:

Aeronautical Chart Section, Aeronautical Information Service (AIS), NATS Swanwick, Sopwith Way, Southampton, Hants, SO31 7AY.

Email: vfrcharts@nats.co.uk

5.3  Instrument Approach and Aerodrome Charts - ICAO, SID/STAR Charts, and Noise Abatement Charts

Refer to paragraph 5.6, and to Sections AD 2 and AD 3.

5.4  Aerodrome Obstacle Charts - ICAO TYPE A - Operating Limitations

  1. For latest editions and downloadable copies see www.nats.aero/ais/type_a for details.

Chart Title

Aberdeen/Dyce

Runway 16/34

Alderney

Runway 08/26

Belfast Aldergrove

Runway 07/25

 

Runway 17/35

Belfast/City

Runway 04/22

Benbecula

Runway 06/24

Biggin Hill

Runway 03/21

Birmingham

Runway 15/33

Blackpool

Runway 10/28

Bournemouth

Runway 08/26

Bristol

Runway 09/27

Cambridge

Runway 05/23

Campbeltown

Runway 11/29

Cardiff

Runway 12/30

Coventry

Runway 05/23

Cranfield

Runway 03/21

Dundee

Runway 09/27

East Midlands

Runway 09/27

Edinburgh

Runway 06/24

Exeter

Runway 08/26

Farnborough

Runway 06/24

Glasgow

Runway 05/23

Gloucestershire

Runway 09/27

Guernsey

Runway 09/27

Haverfordwest

Runway 03/21

Hawarden

Runway 04/22

Humberside

Runway 02/20

Inverness

Runway 05/23

Islay

Runway 12/30

Isle of Man

Runway 08/26

Runway 03/21

Jersey

Runway 08/26

Kirkwall

Runway 09/27

Leeds Bradford

Runway 14/32

Liverpool

Runway 09/27

London/City

Runway 09/27

London Gatwick

Runway 08R/26L

Runway 08L/26R

London Heathrow

Runway 09L/27R

Runway 09R/27L

London Luton

Runway 07/25

London Stansted

Runway 04/22

Londonderry/Eglinton

Runway 08/26

Lydd

Runway 03/21

Manchester

Runway 05L/23R

Runway 05R/23L

Newcastle

Runway 07/25

Newquay

Runway 12/30

Norwich

Runway 09/27

Oban

Runway 01/19

Oxford

Runway 01/19

Prestwick

Runway 12/30

 

Runway 02/20

Shoreham

Runway 02/20

Southampton

Runway 02/20

Runway 20 +15° slew

Southend

Runway 05/23

Stornoway

Runway 18/36

Sumburgh

Runway 15/33

Teesside International

Runway 05/23

Tiree

Runway 05/23

Walney

Runway 17/35

Warton

Runway 07/25

Wick

Runway 13/31

Wolverhampton

Runway 16/34

5.5  Precision Approach Terrain Charts - ICAO

  1. For latest editions and downloadable copies see www.nats.aero/ais/patc for details.

Chart Title

Belfast Aldergrove

Runway 17

Runway 25

Birmingham

Runway 15

Runway 33

Bournemouth

Runway 26

Bristol

Runway 27

East Midlands

Runway 09

Runway 27

Edinburgh

Runway 06

Runway 24

Glasgow

Runway 05

Runway 23

Leeds Bradford

Runway 32

Liverpool

Runway 27

London Gatwick

Runway 08R

Runway 26L

London Heathrow

Runway 09L

Runway 09R

Runway 27L

Runway 27R

London Luton

Runway 07

Runway 25

London Stansted

Runway 04

Runway 22

Manchester

Runway 05L

Runway 23R

Newcastle

Runway 07

Runway 25

Newquay

Runway 30

5.6  Other Charts
5.6.1  Miscellaneous Charts

Copies of these charts may be obtained from NATS Ltd Chart Stockists - see www.nats.aero/ais for details.

For latest editions and next planned additions see www.nats.aero/ais/vfr_schedule for details.

Chart Title

UK AIP Page No

Helicopter Routes in the London CTR and London City CTR. (Scale 1:50,000)

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6  Aeronautical Charts - ICAO 1: 500,000

7  Topographical Charts - ICAO 1: 250,000

8  Corrections to charts not contained in the AIP
8.1 Further information can be found at:

http://www.nats.aero/ais.