What document provides the most comprehensive information on a given airport?

The Chart Supplement U.S. serves as a vital resource for pilots, offering the most extensive and detailed information about airports across the United States. It includes comprehensive data on various aeronautical facilities, services available at the airports, operational procedures, runway information, and any special notices that may affect flying operations, such as noise abatement procedures or temporary changes in airport operations.

These supplements are published every 56 days and are essential for both planning and conducting flights safely and efficiently. They not only cover large airports but also provide useful details about smaller, regional airports and heliports, ensuring that pilots have the necessary information regardless of their point of departure or arrival.

While other documents also offer valuable information, such as the Airport Facilities Directory, which focuses more on airport-specific details, the Aeronautical Information Manual, which is more general in terms of regulations and procedures, and the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, which provides foundational knowledge rather than specific airport information, the Chart Supplement U.S. stands out as the most comprehensive document for airport-related data.