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34.5.2 Available Databases
AOPA Airport Directory
The AOPA Airport Directory provides data on airports and heliports throughout the U.S. and offers
detailed information for over 5,300 U. S. airports, along with the names and phone numbers of thousands
of FBOs. Used to look up taxi services, plan an overnight, and choose fuel stops; plus find ground
transportation, lodging, restaurants, local attractions, etc. This database is updated every 56 days.
Basemap
The basemap contains data for the topography and land features, such as rivers, lakes, and towns. It is
updated only periodically, with no set schedule. There is no expiration date.
FliteCharts
The FliteCharts database contains terminal procedure charts for the United States only. This database is
updated on a 28-day cycle. If not updated within 180 days of the expiration date, FliteCharts will no
longer be user-accessible.
IFR/VFR Charts
The IFR/VFR Chart database contains Sectionals, Hi-Altitude, Low-Altitude, World Aeronautical Charts
(WAC), and Terminal Aera Charts (TAC). This database is updated on a 28-day cycle.
Aviation Navigation Data (NavData™)
The database contains the general aviation data (NavData) used by pilots (Airports, VORs, NDBs, SUAs,
etc.) and is updated on a 28-day cycle.
Chartview™ Navigation Database
ChartView is an optional feature that must be activated by an enablement card that can be obtained by
visiting the ‘flyGarmin’ website (
). ChartView resembles the paper version of
terminal procedures charts. The ChartView database is stored on an SD memory card that remains in the
display during normal operation. The ChartView database is updated by removing the database card,
updating the database on the card, and reinserting the card. ChartView data can be updated by purchasing
database subscription updates from Jeppesen Sanderson.
Obstacle
The obstacle basemap contains data for obstacles, such as towers, that pose a potential hazard to aircraft.
Obstacles 200 feet and higher are included in the obstacle database. It is very important to note that not all
obstacles are necessarily charted and therefore may not be contained in the obstacle database. This
database is updated on a 56-day cycle.
SafeTaxi
The SafeTaxi database contains detailed airport diagrams for selected airports. These diagrams aid in
following ground control instructions by accurately displaying the aircraft position on the map in relation
to taxiways, ramps, runways, terminals, and services. This database is updated on a 56-day cycle.
Terrain
The terrain database contains the elevation data which represents the topography of the earth. This
database is updated on an “as needed” basis and has no expiration date.
