What does T and a mean on approach plate?
When a “T” in a black triangle appears in the notes section of the instrument approach chart, it signifies the airport has IFR takeoff minimums and/or departure procedures published in Section L of the TPP.
What does lightning bolt mean on approach plate?
final approach fix
First, the “lighting bolt” depicts the glide slope intercept altitude and the precise final approach fix (PFAF), which is the point where the aircraft enters the final approach segment as defined by US TERPS and established for the particular ILS instrument approach procedure by 14 CFR Part 97.
What does the black D mean on an approach plate?
Declared Distance Information
Enough with the suspense; the D symbol indicates that there is Declared Distance Information (DDI) available for that airport and that this DDI is not on the airport diagram.
What does an A in a triangle mean on an approach plate?
If the A symbol is by itself, it means that you must read the notes in the alternate section of the approach chart booklet. The notes may specify other conditions that must be taken into account in order for the approach to be used as an alternate.
What does CW mean on approach plate?
CW means Clockwise. So in this case, it means you cannot fly the approach starting at the IAF at CNG if you’re arriving at CNG from an airway that’s between the 240 through the 346 degree radial, probably because it would require a sharp turn to turn inbound.
What does the V mean on an approach plate?
If the approach chart has one, what this means is you should not descend below the MDA prior to this point. To be specific, it’s the bold V circled on this chart from Telluride, Colorado.
What does A5 on approach plate mean?
The dot atop the circle containing A5 informs the pilot that sequenced flashing lights are installed—potentially one of the most helpful means of spotting the “runway environment” near minimums.
What does a snowflake mean on an approach plate?
Looking at the Reno, Nevada airport ILS approach for 16R, you can see that it has a snowflake symbol on the top left of the briefing strip and an associated temperature. This compensation is required when the temperature reaches the temperature next to the snowflake symbol on that particular approach plate.