New ICAO charts 1:500,000 - Edition 2026

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DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung has published the new 1:500,000 ICAO chart for Germany on March 19, 2026. Following the complete conversion to a digital geoinformation system, the map will once again appear in the familiar, complete and user-friendly presentation - including updated information on all neighboring countries.

The most important new features of the 2026 ICAO charts

Optimized presentation & uniform map image

  • Improved topography and revised color scheme
  • Unpaved runways highlighted again
  • Harmonized design to match V500 charts of other countries and AAC 1:250,000
    Ideal for clear, transnational navigation

Technical update through new geosystem

The digital map production now meets the requirements of ICAO Annex 4 and EU Regulation 2017/373
Note: Due to automated data processing, there may be isolated symbol overlaps.

Military low-flying areas included again

For the first time since 2009, all Low Flying Areas (LFA) are fully integrated again - in the proven display logic of previous editions.

Gliding edition: completely metric

The special gliding version offers:

  • All altitudes consistently in meters
  • Gliding sectors in yellow for better recognizability
  • Metric data also for obstacles, terrain, airspaces

Depiction of neighboring countries

The ICAO map 2026 contains fully updated data for neighboring countries - ideal for navigation close to borders and Europe-wide flight planning.


Why ICAO charts are indispensable

ICAO charts2026 published by DFS

ICAO charts: Your indispensable companion in aviation ICAO charts are issued by the national air traffic control authorities. In Germany, this task is performed by German Air Navigation Services (DFS). ICAO charts provide indispensable navigation information for pilots and student pilots. Here are the reasons why these charts are so important in aviation: 1. Precise navigation: ICAO charts contain information on airspace, airports and obstacles. They enable safe flight planning and flight execution. 2. international standards: ICAO charts comply with the worldwide standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3. German edition: An annual new edition of ICAO charts by German Air Traffic Control (DFS) guarantees up-to-date air traffic control information. 4. Flight preparation: Indispensable for route planning and safety relevance, ICAO charts are indispensable companions for safe and efficient flight navigation.

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