Aviation Settings
This watch is not intended to provide primary flight information and is to be used for supplemental purposes only.
From the watch face, hold
, and select .
- Aviation Units
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Sets the units of measure used for aviation data.
- In-flight Alerts
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Sets aviation alerts for the flying activity (Setting Aviation Alerts).
- Weather Settings
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Customizes how the weather information appears in the glances and manages weather data downloads (Aviation Weather Settings).
- Favorite Airports
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Sets your favorite airports (Adding Favorite Airports).
- Airport Filter
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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
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Sets the ownship aircraft type, and enables METAR and airspace information on the map.
Setting Aviation Alerts
Aviation Weather Settings
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 , and select .
- WX Download
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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
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Sets the METAR information to display in undecoded text.
- Flt. Conditions
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Sets the flight condition colors to a standard or classic color scheme.
- Clear WX Cache
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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.