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 digital charting option to Garmin Pilot Premium users in Canada and Mexico, available on web and Apple mobile platforms.
SmartCharts are designed to optimize pilot workflow by providing only relevant, flight-critical information tailored to specific aircraft and procedures.
This update introduces new features such as Continuous Descent Final Approach (CDFA) paths, cold weather adjustments for airports, and enhanced climb gradient information for missed approaches and departures.

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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.