United Services Automobile Association (USAA) Oral Practice Test

What is a victor airway and where is it found?

Victor airways are routes found on the high altitude charts. Victor airways are routes found on the international charts. Victor airways are routes found on the low altitude charts. Victor airways are a type of flight plan.

Correct Answer:

Victor airways are routes found on the low altitude charts.

Explanation:

Victor airways are low-altitude IFR navigation routes defined by VORs and shown on low-altitude enroute charts. They provide a network of paths for flights below 18,000 feet MSL, typically starting around 1,200 feet AGL and continuing up to 17,999 feet MSL. They’re designated with a V-number (for example, V21). This is why they’re found on low-altitude charts—their purpose is navigation at lower altitudes, whereas high-altitude charts show jet routes for higher levels. They’re not a type of flight plan.

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