Using the NRST Function to Change Your Destination to a Nearest Airport
1. Press NRST.
2. Turn the Large knob to select the desired nearest airport.
3. Press the INFO key. Note, if "IFR" is listed with the identifier, instrument approaches are available. Press
INFO again to toggle back to the Nearest Waypoint list.
4. With the desired airport selected, press the D-> key.
5. Press the Dest key. Press Menu/Enter to activate the new flight plan direct to the selected waypoint.
Pressing the Dest key will erase the active flight plan and build a one-leg flight plan direct from your
present position to the new destination airport. This makes the arrivals and approaches available for the
new destination airport.
6. Press PROC.
7. Press Appch for the destination waypoint. Select the approach with the Large and Small knobs.
You can also select the type of approach with the selection keys on the right side of the display. Press
Menu/Enter.
8. Press EXEC. The GNS 480 will ask if you want to replace the Active flight plan with the Modified flight
plan. Press Menu/Enter to accept the change.
Search for All Nearest Airports/Helipads
Some airports/helipads, such as water landings or Point in Space (PINS) approaches, will only be
displayed when the following settings are used.
1. Press the More key and then Limits.
2. Select Runway Type: Hard/Soft/Water.
3. Select Runway Length: All Length.
4. Select Night Lighting: Not required.
5. Press Enter.
Basic Operation
Nearest Waypoint
Flying Direct To a New Airport
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