Aviation Settings

WARNING

This watch is not intended to provide primary flight information and is to be used for supplemental purposes only.

From the watch face, hold Middle-left button, and select Watch Settings > Aviation.

Aviation Units

Sets the units of measure used for aviation data.

In-flight Alerts

Sets aviation alerts for the flying activity (Setting Aviation Alerts).

Weather Settings

Customizes how the weather information appears in the glances and manages weather data downloads (Aviation Weather Settings).

Favorite Airports

Sets your favorite airports (Adding Favorite Airports).

Airport Filter

Sets the airport options that appear when searching for airports. For example, you can set the minimum runway length and surface material, and indicate whether private airports and heliports are displayed in search results.

Map Settings

Sets the ownship aircraft type, and enables METAR and airspace information on the map.

Setting Aviation Alerts

  1. From the watch face, hold Middle-left button.
  2. Select Watch Settings > Aviation > In-flight Alerts.
  3. Select an option:
    • To receive an alert at a specified altitude, select Altitude Alert.

    • To receive an oxygen level alert at a specified cabin altitude, select O2 Alert.

    • To receive a reminder to check the fuel tank after a specified time, select Fuel Tank Reminder.

    • To receive an alert when you deviate from your course by a specified distance, select Cross Track Alert.

    • To receive an alert when you reach a waypoint, select Appr. Waypoint.

    NOTE: You can prevent all aviation alerts from appearing during a flight by selecting Inhibit All.
  4. If necessary, select Active to turn on the alert.
  5. If necessary, enter a value for the alert.
  6. Select Vibe to enable vibration for the alert.

Aviation Weather Settings

WARNING

This feature allows users to view weather data and set alerts for information that is provided and maintained by third parties. Garmin® makes no representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of weather data provided by third parties. It is your responsibility to review weather reports and conditions, to remain aware of your surroundings, and to use safe judgment, especially during times of potential severe weather.

From the watch face, hold Middle-left button, and select Watch Settings > Aviation > Weather Settings.

WX Download

Sets the download limit for aviation weather data. The Minimal option limits downloads to your favorite airports to improve battery life. The Medium option limits downloads to your favorite and nearest airports. The Maximum option downloads full METAR data, and may reduce battery life.

Raw METAR

Sets the METAR information to display in undecoded text.

Flt. Conditions

Sets the flight condition colors to a standard or classic color scheme.

Clear WX Cache

Deletes all downloaded aviation weather data and initiates a new download to refresh the data. The Scheduled option sets the frequency for clearing aviation weather data.

Adding Favorite Airports

You can add your favorite airports so you can quickly select them in the menu. For example, you can quickly choose a favorite airport for direct-to navigation.

  1. From the watch face, hold Middle-left button.
  2. Select Watch Settings > Aviation > Favorite Airports > Add.
  3. Select an option:
    • To search for an airport near you, select Nearest Airports, and wait while the watch locates satellites.

    • To search for an airport by its identifier, select Search by Ident., and enter all or part of the alphanumeric identifier.

    A list of airports appears.

  4. Select an airport.
  5. Select Add to add another favorite airport (optional).
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November 2025