AI Assisted
Definition
A soft key label on the Nearest Airports page of a GPS or multi-function display that filters or selects airport entries from the navigation database.
Plain English
A button label on the screen that means "Airport." Pressing it shows you the nearest airports.
Context Anchor
Seen on glass cockpit and GPS pages, especially the Nearest Airports page and its screen-labeled buttons.
Why Pilots Care
Gives immediate access to runway lengths, frequencies, and services needed for safe diversion or arrival planning.
Example Sentence 1
When the engine started running rough, the pilot pressed APT on the GPS to find the closest airport.
Example Sentence 2
APT displays airport information while staying on the nearest airports page.