Garmin Pilot App Adds Graphical NOTAM Overlay to SmartCharts

Premium subscribers can now view storm intensity and active airport closures.

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 02:34 PM ET

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Garmin has released an update for its iOS Garmin Pilot app, bolstering its aviation charting solution, SmartCharts, with a graphical NOTAM overlay. [Credit: Garmin]

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Garmin Pilot app for iOS has been updated to include a graphical NOTAM overlay for its SmartCharts feature.
This new overlay visually depicts active and conditional runway, taxiway, and ramp closures using color codes and symbols, and integrates FICON codes for current runway conditions.
The update also introduces the "Storm Tops" feature, which helps pilots assess storm intensity and plan safer routes around or over adverse weather.

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Garmin has announced a new update for its Garmin Pilot app, available on iOS devices, that introduces a graphical NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) overlay for its SmartCharts feature. The update is designed to view data regarding surface closures and airport conditions directly on airport diagrams.

According to a company news release, the new overlay depicts active runway, taxiway, and ramp closures using specific color codes and symbols. When the graphical NOTAM feature is enabled, closed areas will be highlighted in red. Closed runways are additionally marked with a yellow “X” at each end.