What type of chart projection is used for creating a VTA (VFR Terminal Area)?

• A. Lambert Conformal Conical Projection
• B. The earth sun converse projection
• C. the transverse mercator projection
• D. the polar stereographic projection

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that the Transverse Mercator projection is ideal for a compact, north–south oriented region like a VFR terminal area. It projects the map along a central meridian, keeping distortion small within the zone. That means shapes and distances stay accurate enough for pilots navigating in the terminal area, where precise positioning relative to airports, procedures, and airways matters.

Lambert Conformal Conic is better suited for wider east–west expanses, polar stereographic serves polar regions, and the other option isn’t a standard aviation projection, so they don’t provide the same accuracy for a small terminal-area chart.