Garmin GPSMAP® 696 - 010-00667-42
Garmin GPSMAP® 696 is a portable multifunction display and all-in-one navigator designed exclusively for aviation. It gives pilots an aviation-focused navigation solution in a single dedicated unit.
Portable MFD Format
Bring multifunction display capability into a portable aviation unit. GPSMAP® 696 combines this format with dedicated navigation.
All-In-One Navigation
Keep core navigation in one purpose-built device. The GPSMAP® 696 is positioned as an all-in-one aviation navigator.
Aviation-Exclusive Design
Use a navigator created specifically for aviation. GPSMAP® 696 focuses its role on the needs of the aircraft cockpit.
Dedicated Aviation Navigation
GPSMAP® 696 is built as an aviation navigator rather than a general-purpose navigation device. Its all-in-one approach brings navigation and portable MFD functionality together in one unit.
Portable Cockpit Function
The portable format makes the GPSMAP® 696 a consideration for aircraft owners seeking a dedicated aviation display without describing it as a permanently installed system. As a multifunction display, it is intended to support an aviation-focused cockpit workflow.
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The Garmin GPSMAP® 696 is an all-in-one portable MFD navigator designed exclusively for aviation. As a dedicated aviation navigator from Garmin, it brings navigation capability together in a portable MFD format for aviation applications where a portable navigation solution is preferred.
Meet our ultimate portable MFD: the GPSMAP 696, an all-in-one navigator designed exclusively for aviation. Featuring a large screen, detailed electronic charts and weather data, the 696 is your own personal avionics system.
See the Big Picture
The GPSMAP 696’s bright 7" diagonal high-definition sunlight-readable display makes detailed mapping easy to see day or night — you can even view an entire approach plate on the large-format display. For easy operation, the bezel around the screen includes soft keys and a joystick control. And the internal GPS provides position updates five times per second (5 Hz), allowing the 696 to present flight data smoothly and continuously.
No Chart? No Problem.
With the addition of IFR map mode, Garmin FliteCharts® and ChartView™, the GPSMAP 696 provides key functions of a Class 1/Class 2 electronic flight bag (EFB), reducing the use of paper charts in the cockpit. When in IFR map mode, the 696 can display victor airways, jet routes, minimum enroute altitudes and leg distance, much like what’s found on traditional enroute charts. With geo-referenced FliteCharts, you can quickly find and view all U.S. AeroNav Services, standard terminal arrival routes (STARs), approach charts and airport diagrams. For pilots who prefer Jeppesen charts and diagrams, Garmin also offers ChartView. The ChartView service utilizes Jeppesen’s extensive library to provide global geo-referenced charting capabilities (Chartview activation instructions).
Add Weather and Radio
The optional GXM 42 smart antenna gives you access to high-resolution weather and audio entertainment right in the cockpit (XM subscription required). XM WX™ Satellite Weather includes next generation radar (NEXRAD), aviation routine weather reports (METARs), terminal aerodrome forecasts (TAFs), temporary flight restrictions (TFRs), lightning, winds aloft and more for the U.S. and Canada. In addition, the 696 can receive PIREPs, turbulence forecast and icing forecast information. The weather data can be laid directly over the unit’s navigation and topographic map databases. With 170+ channels of digital music, news and programming through your aircraft headset or cabin audio system, you’ll stay informed and entertained.
Enhance Situational Awareness
The GPSMAP 696 features a high-resolution terrain page showing hazards relative to your altitude and a vertical profile of terrain along your route of flight. It comes with a built-in Jeppesen database, and an Americas, Atlantic or Pacific terrain database. It also includes an obstacles database for the U.S., Canada or Europe. Using this information, the 696 displays your flight route over contour terrain mapping. With information from the terrain and obstacles databases, the 696 monitors your current position in relation to surrounding terrain to provide alerts. To help keep pilots aware of special airspace activity, over 683 parachute drop zones are detailed in the Americas navigation database. You can even customize your own minimum clearance levels to receive terrain cautions. The 696 also comes with a realistic “view from space” satellite imagery basemap.
Like other portable Garmin devices, the 696 includes the following enhanced aviation databases:
- Garmin SafeTaxi®
Provides detailed taxiway diagrams and position information for many U.S. or European airports. Preloaded on the unit, this information helps you navigate unfamiliar airports with confidence and shows your aircraft’s exact position on the field.
- AOPA Airport Directory
Offers detailed information for more than 5,300 U.S. airports, along with the names and phone numbers of thousands of FBOs. Easily look up taxi services, plan an overnight, and choose fuel stops, plus find ground transportation, lodging, restaurants, local attractions and more.
- Private Airports and Heliports
Provides data on private airports and heliports throughout U.S. and Europe, and materially expands your list of navigation and emergency "nearest" options.
Receive Altitude-Sensitive Alerts
When in the air, Garmin’s new Smart Airspace™ feature makes it easier than ever to identify what airspace lies ahead. Smart Airspace automatically highlights airspace close to your current altitude and de-emphasizes airspace away from the current altitude, which gives you increased situational awareness.
Expand Your Portable
The GPSMAP 696 includes an SD™ card slot for extra memory and updates. Keep track of the databases on your GPSMAP 696 through fly.garmin.com, our online manager that helps you update, manage and purchase the latest aviation data for your Garmin device, all in one place.
*GPS receiver has a nominal operating velocity range of 0 – 800 kts (411 m/s).