The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) recently released an online archive of the Wisconsin Aeronautical Chart that highlights the past 56 years of aviation in the state, according to a press release. The first edition of the chart was printed in 1967 for public distribution as an aid to safety and air navigation. The chart now serves as an aid to safety and to promote public-use airports and air travel across the state but is not intended for in-flight navigation.
Wisconsin’s aeronautical chart has been unique for the aviation community as it shows the entire state on one map. The current version of the map was rebuilt using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) making future updates and data sharing quicker and easier. The chart also provides more details for Wisconsin airports, weather planning, air mileage, and flight planning, as well as aviation safety information.
Previous editions boast birds-eye views of Wisconsin state airport facilities and surrounding landscapes and highlights of air travel for business or pleasure. The latest edition includes tourism activities at Wisconsin airports, aviation events, aviation education, safety tips, and other lines of business provided by WisDOT’s Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA). Wisconsin’s Aeronautical Chart remains a popular item to distribute at aviation events such as BOA’s Airport Operations and Land Use Seminar and the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
Visit WisDOT BOA’s Wisconsin Aeronautical Chart website to view the online archive or order the current chart.
