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Finding a nearby point, Aviation nearest categories – Garmin GPSMAP 296 User Manual

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Finding a Nearby Point

In Aviation Mode, press NRST/FIND to open the Nearest Pages.

These pages provide detailed information on the nearest airports,

airport weather sources, user waypoints within 200 miles of your

present location, and other points.
In Marine and Automotive Modes, press

NRST/FIND to open the

Find Menu. You can easily search waypoints, cities, exits, and tide

stations using the Find Menu.

Nearest Page: Airport Tab

While in Aviation Mode

Press MENU when the Nearest Page is open to show the Nearest

Page options menu. You can Show Arrows (or Show Bearing) and

Set Airport Criteria.

Aviation Nearest Categories

In Aviation Mode, the Nearest Pages contains the following

information:
Airport—nearest 15; identifier, bearing, distance, length of the

longest runway, and common traffic advisory (CTAF) or tower

frequency.
WX (Airport Weather Sources)—nearest 15 airport weather

information sources including AWOS, ASOS, and ATIS.
VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Radio Beacons)—nearest 15;

identifier, facility type (symbol), bearing, distance, and frequency.
NDB (Non Directional Beacons)—nearest 15; identifier, facility

type (symbol), bearing, distance, and frequency.
INT (Intersection)—nearest 15; identifier, bearing, and distance.
User (Waypoints)—nearest 15; name, bearing, and distance.
ARTCC (Air Route Traffic Control Center)—nearest 5; bearing,

distance, and frequency.
FSS (Flight Service Station)—nearest 5; bearing, distance,

frequency, and VOR (for duplex operations).
Airspace—up to 15 (based on number of alerts provided); name,

time to entry (when applicable), and status.

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