What is the function of an aeronautical chart in flight planning?

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An aeronautical chart is the map you use in flight planning to represent the environment you’ll fly through: the airspace structure, navigation aids, terrain, obstacles, and the routes you plan. It shows airways and waypoints, VORs/NDBs, communications frequencies, and the boundaries of controlled or special-use airspace, all of which help you plot a safe path, choose appropriate altitudes, and navigate along the intended route. The chart also includes terrain relief and obstacle elevations so you can plan routes that maintain clearance and select altitudes that provide adequate safety margins. Weather forecasts and airline schedules aren’t found on these charts—weather comes from meteorological sources, and schedules come from timetables and operations planning. Terminal layouts are shown on airport diagrams, not on standard aeronautical charts.