A VIATIONFinding a Nearby PointIn 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 theFind Menu. You can easily search waypoints, cities, exits, and tidestations using the Find Menu.Nearest Page: Airport TabWhile in Aviation ModePress MENU when the Nearest Page is open to show the NearestPage options menu. You can Show Arrows (or Show Bearing) andSet Airport Criteria.Aviation Nearest CategoriesIn Aviation Mode, the Nearest Pages contain the followinginformation:Airport—nearest 15; identifier, bearing, distance, length of thelongest runway, and common traffic advisory (CTAF) or towerfrequency.Wx (Airport Weather Sources)—nearest 15; airport weathersources 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, facilitytype (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.18 GPSMAP 496 Owner's ManualBASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > FINDING A NEARBY POINT
