FAA Chart: VFR Sectional WASHINGTON SWAS (Current Edition)

Virtually every pilot knows that aviating around the nation's capital requires an incredible amount of planning and situational awareness to avoid unwanted surprises both in the air and on the ground.

To help keep area aviators on good terms with both Uncle Sam and the general public, the FAA's Washington Sectional Aeronautical Chart is a must-have, no-go item that should be front and center from takeoff to touchdown while flying in the region.

As is characteristic of the FAA's complete line of sectional charts, this foldable, full-color chart is loaded with valuable aviation data including airport info (runway lengths, lighting, elevation, services available, surface type, etc.); airspace dimensions; VHF and LF/MF navigational facilities (frequency, ID, and channel); landmarks; cities & towns; elevation/topographic info; ATC entities and associated contact/radio frequencies; bodies of water; obstructions; and much, much more.