Product Description

Seattle VFR sectional chart used for visual navigation in the Seattle area, providing aeronautical and topographic information for flight under visual flight rules.

0 1. Overview

The Seattle sectional chart is an FAA NOS aeronautical chart scaled at 1:500,000, with one inch representing 6.86 nautical miles. It depicts topographic relief along with selected visual checkpoints such as populated areas, drainage patterns, roads, railways, and other distinctive landmarks used for navigation under visual flight rules. Aeronautical content includes visual and radio navigation aids, airports, controlled airspace, restricted areas, obstructions, and related operational data. The chart sheet measures 60 by 20 inches and is folded to 5 by 10 inches for cockpit use and storage. Production is described as being revised on a semi‑annual basis, and it is manufactured in the United States.

0 2. Key Features

  • FAA NOS sectional aeronautical chart for the Seattle region
  • Scale of 1:500,000 with 1 inch representing 6.86 nautical miles
  • Displays terrain relief and selected visual checkpoints such as towns, drainage, roads, and railroads
  • Shows visual and radio navigation aids, airports, and controlled airspace
  • Includes restricted areas, obstructions, and related aeronautical data
  • Sheet size of 60 x 20 inches folded to 5 x 10 inches
  • Revised on a semi‑annual basis
  • Made in the USA
0 3. Specifications

Part Number: SEC SEATTLE
Related Part Designation: 8403SEA
Chart Type: FAA NOS VFR sectional aeronautical chart
Region: Seattle
Scale: 1:500,000 (1 inch = 6.86 nautical miles)
Sheet Size (unfolded): 60 in x 20 in
Folded Size: 5 in x 10 in
Revision Interval: Semi‑annual (most Alaskan charts annual)
Country of Manufacture: United States

FAQs

01. What navigation scale does the Seattle sectional chart use?

The Seattle sectional chart uses a scale of 1:500,000, with one inch representing 6.86 nautical miles.

02. What types of landmarks are shown on the Seattle sectional chart for visual navigation?

The Seattle sectional chart shows populated places, drainage patterns, roads, railroads, and other distinctive landmarks used as visual checkpoints.

03. What aeronautical information is included on the Seattle sectional chart?

The Seattle sectional chart includes visual and radio aids to navigation, airports, controlled airspace, restricted areas, obstructions, and related aeronautical data.

04. What are the physical dimensions of the Seattle sectional chart?

The Seattle sectional chart measures 60 by 20 inches and is folded to 5 by 10 inches.

05. How often is the Seattle sectional chart revised?

The Seattle sectional chart is revised on a semi‑annual basis.

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