Chart Question

[Robi77 0]

I noticed that on some charts there is a Maltese cross at the Final Approach Fix andI assume ( correct me if I am wrong ) that this indicates the start of the Final Approach Fix.( see screen shot at Lompo ) What puzzles me is that some charts do not show this symbol.( Ex Geneva airport,ILS05 and ILS23 ) Is there a reason if any ? Hubert Werni

[Cristi_Neagu 134]

The Final Approach Fix doesn't have a start. It's a point in space. That cross does however mark the Final Approach Fix. Other charts might not have it because different chart makers use different formatting.

[trisager 2]

I had a look at the charts available from Eurocontrol, and you find the same difference there. Looks like the Swiss mapmakers do not use the Maltese cross legend for the FAF.

[johnclark1102 0]

In the United States, the Maltese cross marks the final approach fix (FAF) on non precision approaches only. On precision approaches the FAF is marked by a lightning bolt symbol that occurs at glide slope intercept at the published altitude.