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Dec 7, 2010 --- While it seems that this publication is always going out of date, the AFD is published every 56 days. FAR Part 91.103 says that each pilot, before beginning a flight become familiar with ALL available information concerning that flight. It goes on to say that that information must include runway lengths at airports of intended use. The AFD is our source for this information.

Take a look at the cover of your sectional chart. It lists a date that the information used in the chart was current. It also says that updates of chart changes after this date are available in the AFD. What does this mean? It means that your sectional can't be current unless you also have an AFD along to note the changes.

The AFD also has a special notices section that will give information such as Washington DC area procedures. Have trouble decoding a TAF or METAR? A key to reading these is included in the AFD. Flight Service Station communication frequencies, FAA phone numbers, VOR receiver check information and frequencies for Enroute Flight Advisory Services (EFAS) are also all in the AFD.

If you are an instrument pilot or student, take a look at an approach chart like the ILS 20 at BAF. In the upper left corner of the airport diagram there is a black square with a "D". What does it mean? It means that you need to look at your AFD to determine the runway declared distance (runway distance remaining from the touchdown point).

If you don't want to pay for a printed copy of the AFD it is available for free on the FAA's website. There are also numerous apps for smart phones and software that allow you to retrieve the information.