What is a victor airway and where is it found?

• A. Victor airways are routes found on the high altitude charts.
• B. Victor airways are routes found on the international charts.
• C. Victor airways are routes found on the low altitude charts.
• D. Victor airways are a type of flight plan.

Answer: (C)

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.