{"id":26441,"date":"2026-06-17T01:00:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T05:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/?p=26441"},"modified":"2026-06-17T08:19:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T12:19:28","slug":"2026-north-atlantic-plotting-planning-chart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/2026-north-atlantic-plotting-planning-chart\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 North Atlantic Plotting &#038; Planning Chart"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The updated OPSGROUP NAT Plotting and Planning Chart 2026 is now available!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is our chart showing North Atlantic Oceanic Airspace and adjoining domestic airspace, with easy to read NAT Tips, Airspace Requirements, Emergency Procedures, and much more!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30367 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/natmap-1024x801.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/natmap-1024x801.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/natmap-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/natmap-768x601.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/natmap-1536x1202.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/natmap-2048x1602.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>OPSGROUP members &#8211; you can grab a copy in your Member Dashboard <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/dashboard\/briefings\/nat-plotting-chart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/strong> View it on your iPad or Laptop etc as a PDF, or print it out! If you\u2019re not a member, read on for how to get a copy&#8230;<\/p>\n<h4>Changes in this new edition (June 2026):<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>FULLY UPDATED<\/strong> for 2026!<\/li>\n<li><strong>NAT Tips:<\/strong> now shows current OCR\/RCL procedures across all NAT FIRs, including Gander, Shanwick, Reykjavik, New York, Santa Maria, and Bodo.<\/li>\n<li><strong>NAT Airspace Circle of Entry 2026:<\/strong> clearer view of NAT HLA, DLM, surveillance areas, and where datalink is or isn\u2019t required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Iceland-Greenland corridor and VHF routes:<\/strong> updated post-Blue Spruce routings, including current ADS-B and VHF requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BIRD\/Reykjavik FIR 2025 ADS-B requirement:<\/strong> now shown on the chart.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Greenland alternates:<\/strong> BGGH\/Nuuk and BGQO\/Qaqortoq added, BGBW\/Narsarsuaq removed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional diversion airports added:<\/strong> with runway, approach, length, RFF, and hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other chart features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Requirements for NAT tracks, PBCS tracks, datalink mandate.<\/li>\n<li>NAT FPL codes, clearance frequencies, Satcom, HF, and RCL timings.<\/li>\n<li>All NAT Entry\/Exit points with associated required landfall fixes.<\/li>\n<li>Quick reference for contingency, weather, and comms failure with easy graphics.<\/li>\n<li>Easy view of boundaries for HLA and DLM\/Datalink mandated airspace.<\/li>\n<li>and \u2026 Treasure Boxes!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"background-color: ##f4fc03;\">There are two options to download a copy of the NAT Chart:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>OPSGROUP Members<\/h4>\n<p>You can get it in your\u00a0<strong>Member Dashboard <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/dashboard\/briefings\/nat-plotting-chart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Not a member?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Option 1<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.ops.group\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buy a copy<\/a> in the store<\/li>\n<li><strong>Option 2<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/story\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apply to join OPSGROUP<\/a>, and\u00a0<strong>get it for free<\/strong>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With an OPSGROUP membership, all publications like this from the group are free of charge and all available through the Member Dashboard. Join with an individual, team, or airline\/dept membership, and connect with over 8000 other pilot, dispatch, ATC, and operations members.<\/p>\n<h4>More NAT goodies&#8230;<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/nat-guide-2026-my-first-nat-flight-is-tomorrow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/us.list-manage.com\/PyXMVXwnaiJ?e%3D7fa679b52a%26c2id%3D73f4ebe872d1e128680db85a6845f3b4&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779454547619000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1QWVQlgjej0hyg1QXxsbqS\">The Opsgroup NAT Guide 2026<\/a>\u00a0(aka My First North Atlantic Flight is Tomorrow) is\u00a0<strong>now available too <\/strong>&#8211; a practical guide for pilots and dispatchers covering the <strong>basics of North Atlantic ops.<\/strong> Get your copy <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/nat-guide-2026-my-first-nat-flight-is-tomorrow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/nat-guide-2026-my-first-nat-flight-is-tomorrow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30228 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NAT-Guide-Multi-1024x657.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NAT-Guide-Multi-1024x657.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NAT-Guide-Multi-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NAT-Guide-Multi-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NAT-Guide-Multi-1536x985.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NAT-Guide-Multi-2048x1313.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The updated OPSGROUP NAT Plotting and Planning Chart 2026 is now available! 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