Garmin has expanded its SmartCharts dynamic charting solution to Garmin Pilot Web, extending the tool beyond the existing iOS mobile application. The move integrates SmartCharts into the browser-based flight-planning platform that complements the Garmin Pilot mobile app.
SmartCharts on Garmin Pilot Web provides simplified terminal procedure charts, including instrument approach procedures (IAP), departure procedures (DP/SID) and standard terminal arrival routes (STAR). The charts are data-driven and dynamically rendered to emphasize information relevant to each phase of flight, with the aim of reducing visual clutter and limiting the risk of operational errors.
The system is designed to highlight key procedure elements such as paths, altitudes, minimums and critical notes that can be overlooked on traditional static charts. Geo-referenced vertical approach profiles allow pilots to view the aircraft’s position within the approach profile, adding an additional layer of situational awareness.
SmartCharts airport diagrams, already available in the Garmin Pilot iOS app, include color-coded information such as lighting systems, hold-short lines, markings, windsocks, frequencies, runway data and alternate minimums, with quick-access buttons to key data. These diagrams are planned to be added to Garmin Pilot Web at a later date.
SmartCharts on Garmin Pilot Web is available with a Garmin Pilot Premium subscription, initially covering the United States and the Bahamas. The announcement reflects a broader shift toward multi-platform flight-planning ecosystems, enabling continuity between desktop preflight planning and in-cockpit mobile use.