Which fixes on the IAP Charts are identified as initial approach fixes?

The identification of initial approach fixes (IAFs) on Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) charts is crucial for pilots during the approach phase of flight. These fixes are specifically designed to provide a location where the pilot will begin the final descent into an airport and are important for ensuring safe and efficient transitions from enroute flight to approach.

The correct designation for initial approach fixes is indicated by the letters IAF. These fixes are depicted on the charts and serve as guidepoints for pilots to initiate their approach procedures. Understanding this designation is essential for correctly interpreting approach charts, as it helps ensure that the pilot is aligned with the intended flight path and prepared for the task of landing.

The other designations mentioned, such as IAM or "IA" are not universally recognized standards for indicating initial approach fixes, while markings like stars may denote different types of fixes or additional information that does not specifically classify them as initial approach fixes.