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Old 12th October 2004 | 20:42
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Red face have a simple question

what that little star above the airport means on a sectional map.
I'm new to flying and I can't find explenation anywhere.
Thank you in advance !
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Old 12th October 2004 | 20:49
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Have a look at the chart legend.

However from memory -

If it is something like FL *

That is a flashing light.

If it is something like 123.45 *

Then that indicates that the frequency operates "less than continuous or on request".

Note the stars are slightly different so check the chart legend.

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Old 12th October 2004 | 21:01
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Does it mean becon light at an airport ?

Maybe I didn't explain it right. If you look at map some airports have a star right above the airport. Star has an empty circle inside it.
If it's a flashing light like legend says then what is it ?
Airport becon ?
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Old 12th October 2004 | 21:18
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Airports:

Star (with a hollow circle in the centre) indicates rotating airport beacon in operation from Sunset to Sunrise.

Airport Data:

Star (solid) indicates operation part-time. See tower fequencies tabulation for hours of operation.

See this: http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question...ts/q0125.shtml
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