ArcGIS Aviation Charting
Aviation authoring software
Aviation compliance monitoring software
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What is ArcGIS Aviation Charting
ArcGIS Aviation Charting is a GIS-based aeronautical chart production solution used to compile, manage, and publish aviation chart data products. It supports aeronautical information management (AIM) and charting workflows such as data validation, cartographic representation, and output generation for digital and print chart formats. Typical users include aviation authorities, airport/airspace data teams, and charting organizations that maintain authoritative aeronautical datasets. It is built on the ArcGIS platform and integrates with Esri’s aviation data models and geodatabase-based editing workflows.
GIS-native charting workflows
The product uses ArcGIS geodatabases and GIS editing tools to manage aeronautical features as structured spatial data rather than as standalone graphics. This supports repeatable chart compilation from a maintained source dataset and helps reduce manual cartographic rework. It fits organizations that already standardize on ArcGIS for spatial data management and publishing. The approach aligns with enterprise GIS governance practices (roles, versioning, and controlled edits) common in aviation data teams.
Integration with ArcGIS platform
ArcGIS Aviation Charting leverages ArcGIS capabilities such as enterprise geodatabases, services, and map production tooling, which can simplify integration with existing GIS infrastructure. It can share data and map services with other ArcGIS-based aviation solutions (for example, airport and airspace data management) to reduce duplication. This platform alignment can improve interoperability across internal GIS consumers and downstream applications. It also benefits from ArcGIS security and administration patterns when deployed in enterprise environments.
Supports standardized aeronautical data
The solution is designed around aeronautical information and charting requirements, including structured feature representations and cartographic rules used in aviation chart products. This helps teams maintain consistent symbology and representation across chart series when driven from a common dataset. It is suited to organizations that need controlled production processes for recurring chart updates. The focus on authoritative data management supports traceability from source edits to published outputs.
ArcGIS dependency and licensing
The product depends on the ArcGIS ecosystem, which typically requires ArcGIS licensing and platform components (for example, ArcGIS Pro and enterprise geodatabase infrastructure). Organizations not already invested in ArcGIS may face higher adoption costs and additional platform administration work. Licensing and deployment choices can affect total cost of ownership and procurement complexity. This dependency can be a constraint for teams seeking a standalone charting tool.
Specialized configuration effort
Implementing aeronautical chart production usually requires configuring data models, representation rules, templates, and production workflows to match an organization’s chart specifications. This can involve significant setup and ongoing maintenance, especially when aligning with internal standards and regulatory publication cycles. Many teams require GIS specialists or partner services to reach a stable production state. The configuration burden can be higher than simpler operational aviation tools focused on scheduling or compliance checklists.
Not a full compliance suite
While it supports data governance and controlled production, it is not positioned as an end-to-end aviation compliance monitoring system (for example, safety management, training compliance, or operational risk workflows). Organizations often need additional systems for compliance tracking, document control, and operational approvals. As a result, it may address the charting/AIM portion of aviation operations rather than broader compliance management. Integration work may be needed to connect charting outputs and data changes to compliance processes.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| ArcGIS Aviation Charting (extension for ArcGIS Pro / ArcGIS Enterprise) | Contact Esri Sales — price not publicly listed on Esri website | Extension requires ArcGIS Pro (Standard level) and is sold/licensed via Esri sales. Official product page directs users to contact sales for pricing and quotes. See Esri product and documentation pages for licensing requirements. |
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