Garmin Launches Software to Warn of Potential Runway Incursions

For aircraft already equipped with Garmin-integrated flight decks, the capability is obtainable through a software upgrade, the company said.

Meg Godlewski

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 01:52 PM ET

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ROA red alert on takeoff with traffic on approach. [Courtesy: Garmin]

Key Takeaways:

Garmin has certified new Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA) software to enhance aviation safety by alerting pilots to potential runway incursions.
ROA utilizes GPS and ADS-B traffic information (SURF-IA technology) to provide visual and aural warnings, improving situational awareness for pilots.
This technology aims to reduce the risk of runway and taxiway collisions by giving flight crews time to react, especially in busy airports or low-visibility conditions.
Initially available as a software upgrade for select Garmin G1000 and G5000 integrated flight decks, certification for more aircraft is expected to follow.

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Garmin is adding a new layer to aviation safety through the certification of new software that alerts pilots to possible runway incursions, it announced Wednesday.

Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA) is a software solution that uses Surface Indications and Alert (SURF-IA) technology to warn a pilot about a potential conflict from either an aircraft or ground vehicle, giving the flight crew enough time to take evasive action to avoid a collision.