Garmin Adds Guided Visual Approaches to Database Lineup
Garmin is pleased to announce the launch of Guided Visual Approaches, a new database offering that provides lateral and vertical guidance for pilots flying visual approaches to challenging airports. Designed in collaboration with Hughes Aerospace, a growing list of 31 Guided Visual Approaches into 25 airports can be purchased through flyGarmin.com.
Familiar User Interface
Pilots using Guided Visuals will experience a similar look and feel as traditional approaches from the time they load them into the avionics, all the way down to flying them to the runway. Users can load and activate these “RNAV G” approaches in their avionics just like traditional approaches. Lateral and vertical guidance is provided, and the approaches can be flown coupled to the autopilot. Additionally, all Guided Visual Approaches have a georeferenced approach chart available, making briefing and flying these procedures a familiar experience for all pilots. All charts can be accessed like a traditional Garmin FliteChart on applicable avionics, or via the Hughes App from Hughes aerospace.
Enhanced Safety
Guided Visuals enhance approach safety by aiding for more stabilized visual approaches in faster turbine aircraft, especially when flying into airports in aeras of higher terrain and obstacles. Guided Visuals also aids pilots flying visual approaches into airports surrounded by cityscapes and lights at night, making it easier to stay in visual contact with the runway.
Simple Purchase Experience
Guided Visuals are compatible with Garmin WAAS-equipped avionics capable of RF legs, such as the GTN and GTN Xi series navigators, and select Garmin integrated flight decks. Aircraft owners and operators should reference their pilot operating handbook or aircraft flight manual to determine operational capability of RNP procedures with RF legs. Guided visuals can be purchased on flyGarmin.com like other Garmin database offerings. Customers may choose a OnePak™ purchase that includes the Guided Visuals starting August 7, 2025.
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