Setting Airport Criteria - Garmin G3X Pilot's Manual

System Overview

SETTING AIRPORT CRITERIA

The Page Menu on the Nearest Airports Page allows the pilot to filter out airports
that do not meet a defined criteria. Specific surface types and runway lengths can be
defined, as well as the option to include private airports and/or heliports.
• Runway Surface: Allows the pilot to set criteria for the type of surface on the
runway.
– Any: Shows any runway, regardless of surface type, including water landing facili-
ties.
– Hard Only: Shows only runways with a concrete, asphalt, or similar sealed surface.
– Hard or Soft: Shows all runways except water landing facilities.
– Water Only: Shows only water landing facilities.
• Minimum Runway Length: Allows the pilot to enter a specific length for the
shortest runway allowed.
• Include Private Airports: Allows the pilot include Private Airports in the search
criteria.
Entering airport criteria:
1) Press the NRST Key.
2) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the Nearest Airports Page.
3) Press the MENU Key to display the Page Menu.
4) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to select 'Set Airport Criteria', and then
press the ENT Key. The Airport Criteria Window appears with the current
settings.
5) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired field and turn the FMS
Joystick to select the desired option from the menu. Press the ENT Key if
necessary to highlight the next field.
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Nearest Airports Page Menu
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