Airport Diagram - Runway and Copter Procedure Symbols

Oct 25, 2026

Uploaded by Noah

Airport diagram and sketch reference material detailing runway-related markings, surface and landing-point indicators, and symbols used for helicopter/copter procedures. Includes notes on stopways, taxiways, hard surface areas, and negative symbols identifying copter procedures, plus runway elements such as TDZ elevation, runway slope (with down/up thresholds), arresting gear and arresting system (EMAS), displaced thresholds, OLS/optical landing system references, obstruction and landmark feature notes, and guidance on coordinate accuracy, scales, and revision handling.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages1

Reading Time3 min

AccessFree to download

Runway and Surface Features

Copter Procedure Symbol Notes

Arresting Gear and EMAS

Reference Features (TDZ, Displaced Threshold, OLS)

Diagram Scale, Coordinates, and Revisions

| AIRPORT DIAGRAM/AIRPORT SKETCH
Runways
Helicopter Alighting Areas ⑧田 ▲田
Other Than
Stopways,Taxiways,Metal
Hard
Negative Symbols used to identify Copter Procedures
Surface
Parking Areas
Hard Surface
Surface
landing point…… ……·+ ▲ +
□了
区×
NOTE:
x××
Landmark features depicted on Copter Approach insets
Water Runway
Closed
Closed
Under
and sketches are provided for visual reference only.
Construction
Surface
Runway
ARRESTING GEAR:Specific arresting gear systems;
Runway TDZ elevation……………TDZE 123
e.g.,BAK12,MA-1A etc.,shown on airport diagrams,
—0.3%DOWN
not applicable to Civil Pilots.Military Pilots refer to
Runway Slope…… … ……0.8%UP一
appropiate DOD pubications.
(shown when rounded runway slope is
greater than or equal to 0.3%)
bi-directional
uni-directional
Jet Barier
NOTE:
ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS)
Runway Slope measured to midpoint on runways
8000 feet or longer.
REFERENCE FEATURES
Displaced Threshold……………………………-——
回U.S.Navy Optical Landing System(OLS)"OLS"
location is shown because of its height of
Hot Spo.… ……·
approximately 7 feet and proximity to edge of
Runway Holding Position Marking.…… …-=
runway may create an obstruction for some types
Buildings… …
of aircraft.
Self-Serve Fuel\#……… …1
Approach light symbols are shown in the
Tanks… …●
Flight Information Handbook.
Obstructions 人
Airport diagram scales are variable.
Airport Beacon\#…… …☆白
Runway Radar Reflectors…… …-
True/magnetic North orientation may vary from
Bridges…… …三
diagram to diagram
Conirol Tower\#…… …………·R
Coordinate values are shown in 1 or minute
increments.They are further broken down into
\#When Control Tower and Rotating Beacon are
co-located,Beacon symbol will be used and
6 second ticks,within each 1 minute increments.
further identified as TWR.
Positional accuracy within±600 feet unless otherwise
\#\#See appropriate Chat Supplement for
noted on the chart.
information.
Runway length depicted is the physical length of
NOTE:
the runway (end-to-end,including displaced thresholds
All new and revised airport diagrams are shown refer-
if any)buf excluding areas designated as stopways.
enced to the World Geodetic System(WGS)(noted on
appropriate diagram),and may not be compatible
A D symbol is shown to indicate runway declared
with local coordinates published in FLIP.(Foreign Only)
distance information available,see appropriate Chart
Supplement for distance information.
Runway Weight Bearing Capacily or Pavement
Classification Number(PCN)/Pavement Classification
Rating(PCR)is shown as a codified expression.Refer to the appropriate Supplement/Directory for
applicable codes e.g.,RWY 14-32 PCR 560 R/B/W/T;S-75,D-185,2S-175,2D-325
Runway
FIELD
Displaced Threshold
ELEV
Visual
Slope
Runway
HS1
174
Screen
Identificotion
o
Runway End_
EMAS
Elevation
(Magnetic)Movemenf Area Dimensions
(in feet)
SCOPE
Airport diagrams are specifically designed to assist in the movement of ground traffic at locations with complex
runway/taxiway configurations.Airport diagrams are not intended to be used for approach and landing or departure
operations.For revisions to Airport Diagrams:Consult FAA Orde 7910.4. | | --- |

FAQs

What elements are airport diagram sketches intended to help with?

They assist the movement of ground traffic at locations with complex runway/taxiway configurations.

Are airport diagrams intended for approach, landing, or departure operations?

No. They are not intended to be used for approach and landing or departure operations.

Which runway characteristics and systems are referenced in the diagrams?

They include TDZ elevation, runway slope, arresting gear systems, and the EMAS arresting system, along with reference features such as displaced thresholds and the U.S. Navy Optical Landing System (OLS).

Oct 25, 2026

Uploaded by Noah