Garmin Brings SmartCharts Coverage to Canada and Mexico

Garmin Pilot Premium users gain access to enhanced instrument procedure data and continuous descent profiles.

Meg Godlewski

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 01:30 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

Garmin has expanded their SmartCharts offerings to pilots in Mexico and Canada. [Credit: Garmin]

Key Takeaways:

Garmin has expanded its SmartCharts feature to Canada and Mexico for Garmin Pilot Premium users, accessible on both web and Apple mobile platforms.
SmartCharts optimize pilot workflow by providing relevant, flight-critical information tailored to specific aircraft and procedures, including quick-access data and graphical missed approach icons.
New enhancements in this update include Continuous Descent Final Approach (CDFA) paths, cold weather adjustments for restricted airports, and improved climb gradient information on approach and departure charts.

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Garmin is expanding its reach of SmartCharts for Garmin Pilot Premium users in Canada and Mexico who utilize both web and Apple mobile platforms. SmartCharts are a digital charting option that puts flight-critical information at a pilot’s finger tips.

Introduced in May of last year, SmartCharts optimize pilot workflow by providing only relevant data. Users can select specific aircraft type, arrival/departure/approach transition fix, and other pertinent information that pilots need to successfully brief and fly the instrument procedure.