Maps show static terrain and landmarks, whereas charts provide navigational data like controlled airspace boundaries, radio frequencies and VFR reporting points.
Important Charts
| Abbreviation | Full Name | Purpose & Coverage |
|---|
| PCA | Planning Chart Australia | A single large-scale chart covering the entire Australian continent. |
| VNC | Visual Navigation Chart | VFR (Visual Flight Rules) navigation (1:500,000). |
| VTC | Visual Terminal Chart | VFR navigation (1:250,000). |
Other charts:
| Abbreviation | Full Name | Purpose & Coverage |
|---|
| ERC High | En Route Chart (High Level) | High-altitude IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) flights. |
| ERC Low | En Route Chart (Low Level) | Low-altitude IFR flights. |
| TAC | Terminal Area Chart | Controlled airspace around major capital city airports. |