Frequently Asked Questions

ApproachCharts is a web-based service that helps pilots create custom chart bundles for their flights. Search for any US airport, select the exact charts you need, and generate a bundled PDF ready in your chosen format to print or use digitally.

What you can include:

• • IFR approach procedures
• • STARs and DPs
• • Airport diagrams
• • Obstacle departure procedures

Perfect as your primary chart source or as an EFB backup. All charts are always current with the latest FAA cycle—no need to manage multiple PDF files or worry about outdated charts.

Getting started is simple:

1. Choose a subscription plan (monthly or annual)
2. Complete payment and create your account
3. Start searching for airports and selecting charts
4. Download your custom PDF bundle immediately

You can also save your chart selections for routes you fly frequently, making it even faster to regenerate bundles with the latest cycle.

We offer flexible pricing to fit your needs:

• Monthly Plan: $9/month - Cancel anytime
• Annual Plan: $87/year (Save 20%) - Best value

Both plans include unlimited chart downloads, saved templates, and automatic updates with each FAA cycle.

Absolutely! You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings. When you cancel, you'll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period. No hidden fees, no questions asked.

You can update your payment method anytime through the Billing & Subscription section in your account menu. This takes you to our secure Stripe billing portal where you can update your card, view invoices, and manage your subscription.

We provide access to all FAA instrument procedures:

• IAPs: Instrument approach procedures (ILS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, etc.)
• Airport Diagrams: Airport layouts
• DPs: Departure procedures
• ODPs: Obstacle departure procedures
• STARs: Standard terminal arrival routes

Every chart available in the FAA's Digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP) can be searched and downloaded.

The charts we provide are the official government-issued charts published by the FAA. We do not provide Jeppesen charts.

All charts are updated with each AIRAC cycle (every 28 days). Any bundle you generate always contains the most current effective edition of each chart. The current cycle dates are clearly displayed on every downloaded bundle.

Yes! When the FAA publishes a new cycle (typically 7-10 days before it becomes effective), you'll have the option to generate bundles using either the current effective cycle or the upcoming cycle. This lets you plan ahead for a flight and have current charts when they become effective.

We offer three convenient formats optimized for different uses:

• 2-Up Standard: Two charts per page, in the same size that charts are published
• 2-Up Binder: Two charts per page with extra margin for hole-punch
• Enlarged: One chart, full letter size to improve readability

All PDFs are print-ready and optimized for cockpit use with high-resolution output.

Yes! You can save any chart bundle with a custom name. This is perfect for routes you fly regularly. When a new FAA cycle is published, simply open bundle and regenerate it with one click to get the latest editions of all your charts. Bundles are stored in your account and accessible from the "My Charts" section.

No! All subscription plans include unlimited chart downloads. Generate as many custom bundles as you need, whenever you need them. Whether you're preparing for one flight or planning an entire cross-country tour, you're never limited.

We're here to help! Contact us here and we'll respond within 24 hours (usually much faster). We're pilots too and understand the importance of reliable tools for flight planning.

Yes! All charts are sourced directly from the FAA's official Digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP). These are the same charts made available by the FAA to EFBs . Each PDF includes cycle dates and chart amendment information exactly as published by the FAA. Always verify you're using current charts before flight.