GPSMAP 396 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
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.
