Which resource shows which side of the runway the PAPI is on?

Which resource shows which side of the runway the PAPI is on?

• A. Airport diagram on the approach plate
• B. METAR
• C. NOTAM
• D. TAF

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that the place and orientation of a visual approach aid like the PAPI are shown on the airport diagram that’s part of the approach plate. That diagram provides a plan view of the runway and surrounding facilities, so you can see exactly which side the PAPI is on. The other resources—weather reports, notices, and forecasts—tell you about conditions or changes but don’t depict runway lighting or the PAPI’s location.

The main idea is that the place and orientation of a visual approach aid like the PAPI are shown on the airport diagram that’s part of the approach plate. That diagram provides a plan view of the runway and surrounding facilities, so you can see exactly which side the PAPI is on. The other resources—weather reports, notices, and forecasts—tell you about conditions or changes but don’t depict runway lighting or the PAPI’s location.