Garmin GPSMAP 496, Owner'S 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, navaids, cities, and user waypoints.
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 contain 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
sources including AWOS, ASOS, ATIS, and current METAR data.
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.
City —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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