Plain English Meaning
A section of the cockpit display that shows you what's closest to you right now -- the nearest airports, navigation aids, frequencies, and airspaces -- and keeps that list updated as you fly.
Full Definition
A dedicated set of pages on a Multi-Function Display (MFD) that lists the closest navigation facilities and reference points to the aircraft's current position, including airports, intersections, VORs, NDBs, user waypoints, frequencies, and airspace boundaries. Each page within the group displays one category of nearest items, sorted by proximity and updated continuously as the aircraft moves.
Context Anchor
Seen on GPS and multifunction displays when using the nearest- or nearest-location function, especially during diversions or abnormal situations.