The GPSMAP 196 is a powerful aviation portable that acts like a panel but goes from cockpit to land to water without missing a beat. With its crisp, grayscale screen, the 196 is an affordable introduction to Garmin's portable aviation products.

Enhance Situational Awareness

The WAAS-capable GPSMAP 196 has detailed map graphics, HSI steering guidance, Jeppesen® database and all the other pilot-friendly features you’ve come to expect from Garmin. Steering guidance is clearly presented through a graphic HSI with VNAV indicator offering a full range of horizontal and vertical awareness. Extended runway centerlines help orient pilots to the runway. The 196 even supports a comprehensive U.S. database of obstacles (upgradeable via the Internet) to help you see and avoid high-rise structural hazards in the vicinity of your flight path.

View Images in Sharp Detail

GPSMAP 196 features a 320 x 240 pixel, 12-level grayscale display with exceptional resolution and contrast. This display with backlighting showcases crisp graphics which redraw with incredible speed thanks to a fast processor.

Automate Your Logbook

A built-in logbook tracks your flying hours and automatically records departure and arrival locations. When used with Garmin's free logbook software FlightBook, this feature simplifies record keeping. Flightbook software allows you to create, manage, analyze, save and print flight data from GPSMAP 196's logbook.

Navigate by Air, Land or Sea

Simply press a button to switch GPSMAP 196 to automotive or marine mode. The 196 comes with a built-in routable basemap. Add optional MapSource® detailed street maps for street navigation. Or, for a great day on the water, customize the waterproof 196 with optional marine cartography. Easily add detailed maps with plug and play Garmin data cards.

GPSMAP 196: Go from plane to boat to automobile without missing a beat.

Physical and Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:	6.18"W x 3.4"H x 2.25"D (15.7 x 8.6 x 5.7 cm)
Display size, WxH:	3.02"W x 2.27"H (7.7 x 5.8 cm); 3.8" diagonal
Display resolution, WxH:	320 x 240 pixels
Display type:	12 gray high-contrast FSTN LCD with backlighting
Weight:	24 ounces (680.4 g)
Battery:	four "AA" batteries
Battery life:	up to 16 hours (Battery Saver mode, no backlighting)
Waterproof:	no
Voltage range:	10-40
SBAS/WAAS receiver:	12 channel
IFR or VFR:	VFR
Maps, Databases and Memory:
Basemap:	yes
Navigation database (includes Jeppesen® data):	yes
Types of Jeppesen data:	full and ARTCC, FSS frequencies and final approach waypoints
Navigation database coverage areas:	Americas, Atlantic International or Pacific International
Preloaded Terrain database:	no
Preloaded Obstacle database:	yes
Preloaded SafeTaxi™ airport diagrams:	no
Preloaded AOPA Airport Directory:	no
Preloaded Garmin FliteCharts®:	no
Preloaded low & high altitude enroute airways:	no
Preloaded private airports:	no
Preloaded street maps:	no
Ability to add maps:	yes
Accepts data cards:	yes (Garmin data cards)
Built-in memory:	internal solid state
Waypoints/favorites/locations:	1,000
Routes:	50
Features and Benefits:
Moving map:	yes
Patented panel page:	yes
HSI (GPS-based):	yes
IFR map mode:	no
Traffic Information Services (TIS) alerts compatible:	no
Audible terrain alerts:	no
Terrain resolution:	not available
Smart Airspace Feature (generates and displays altitude-sensitive alerts):	no
Automatic logbook:	yes
Separate serial and USB interfaces:	no
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."):	no
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft."):	no
Lane assist (guides to proper lane for navigation):	no
3-D map view:	no
Bluetooth® wireless technology:	no
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe):	no
Traffic compatible (routes around traffic with a receiver and subscription):	no
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):	no
XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. & Canada compatible:	no

What's in the Box:

One basemap of Americas Autoroute:
Free Jeppesen® update certificate
Yoke mount
Automotive mount
Vehicle power cable
Low-profile remote GPS antenna
PC interface cable
Owner's manual
Quick reference guide


		Part Number:	010-00301-00
		Suggested Retail Price:	$ 595.00
		Our Price:	$ 549.00

Garmin GPSMAP 196 Portable GPS