FAA Chart: VFR Sectional CHICAGO

This is the FAA Chicago Sectional Aeronautical Chart, a 1:500,000-scale VFR chart the FAA designs for visual navigation of slow to medium speed aircraft. Its coverage runs from about 39.8°N to 44.6°N and 94.2°W to 84.6°W. Places inside that area include Des Moines, Milwaukee, Madison and Grand Rapids. It overlaps the larger-scale Chicago Terminal Area Chart.

Topography on the Chicago sectional is shown as relief plus checkpoints chosen for visual flying (towns, drainage, roads, railroads and other distinctive landmarks), while the aeronautical layer carries airports, navaids, controlled airspace, restricted areas and obstructions.

Rolled charts are printed on heavy paper with the entire image on one side. They ship rolled in a cardboard tube.

Rolled charts are designed for hanging on a wall or framing.

Lifestyle images may not be to scale. Frame not included.

About Current & Next Editions: Orders for the current edition ship immediately. Orders for the next edition will not ship until that edition becomes available. The current edition is dated October 29 – December 23, 2026. The next edition is dated December 24, 2026 – February 17, 2027 and ships December 15. Current edition and next edition orders must be shipped separately. If you combine these on one order, you may be charged for two shipments.