Best Portable Aviation GPS Overall
This is a great list for hobby pilots with VFR and IFR ratings that don’t have an all-glass cockpit or GPS unit installed in the instrument panel. Portable aviation GPS units are a great low-cost way to obtain crucial information. Here are our picks for the best portable aviation GPS overall, factoring in performance, features, and value.
- Think another product should be best? Leave a comment.
Why it's best:
The GPSMAP 696 has every bell and whistle a pilot could want in a portable GPS unit for the airplane. A huge 7” screen and full featured GPS is bundled with the ability to view FAA/NACO approach plate’s giving this unit Class 1/Class 2 electronic flight bag (EFB) capabi...read full review
Why it's a best pick:
Delivers an amazing bang for the buck, the Bendix/King AV8OR is a feature packed GPS unit at an affordable price. It features a large 4.3” color touch screen that can be used both in the air and your car. For the air, the unit features an upgradable Jeppesen database of ... read full review
Why it's a best pick:
The Garmin 496 packs all the power of a full multi-function display in one compact unit. The Garmin includes the ability to show XM Satellite weather including real time text and NEXRAD radar imaging as well as terrain and airspace alerts. Despite its small size the unit fea... read full review
Why it's a best pick:
The AvMap EKP IV is perfect for anyone looking for a great aviation GPS who does not want to pay the monthly subscription for XM Satellite weather service. At the heart of unit is a gigantic 7” screen that is bright and easy to read in the cockpit. The screen can be rotat... read full review
