Edwards AFB charts & airport diagram
Edwards AFB (EDW · KEDW) in Edwards, CA publishes 11 FAA charts, including 8 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (GPS), VOR, TACAN). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map
All of Edwards AFB — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherLowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.
What KEDW publishes
Airport diagram
The FAA airport diagram for Edwards AFB — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.
Instrument approaches at KEDW
Edwards AFB has 8 published instrument approaches of 4 types (ILS, RNAV (GPS), VOR and TACAN). 4 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.
No published approach to runway 05L, 23R, 07 and 25: landing on those ends in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.
Takeoff, alternate and surface information
- Takeoff minimums are published for KEDW. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
All 11 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link
Airport documents 2
- APD Airport diagram ↗
- A/FD Chart Supplement ↗
Approaches 8
- ILS HI-ILS OR LOC/DME Z RWY 23L ↗ Rwy 23L · Z
- ILS ILS OR LOC/DME Y RWY 23L ↗ Rwy 23L · Y
- VOR VOR/DME OR TACAN Y RWY 05R ↗ Rwy 05R · Y
- VOR VOR/DME OR TACAN Y RWY 23L ↗ Rwy 23L · Y
- TACAN HI-TACAN Z RWY 05R ↗ Rwy 05R · Z
- TACAN HI-TACAN Z RWY 23L ↗ Rwy 23L · Z
Minimums 1
Frequently asked
Where can I get the KEDW airport diagram?
The FAA publishes the Edwards AFB airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.
Does KEDW have an instrument approach?
Yes. Edwards AFB has 8 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (GPS), VOR, TACAN. At least one offers vertical guidance.
What is the lowest approach at KEDW?
ILS to runway 23L is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Edwards AFB. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.
More about KEDW
Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.
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