The Aware 5 GPS airspace warning system developed by Airbox in association with NATS is a GPS moving map device created with pilot safety in mind. Its roots stem from a desire to help pilot avoid controlled airspace.

Airspace infringements are an increasing problem worldwide, they are normally the result of either a loss of situational awareness or from a lack of knowledge about changes to airspace restrictions. The Aware 5 aims to solve both these problems by offering an affordable moving map with a definitive free airspace warning database updated in accordance with the AIRAC cycle. The Aware 5 is very simple to use and needs just a single page of instructions.

Alerts include:

• Controlled Airspace (Control Zones, Control Areas and Airways)
• Aerodrome Traffic Zones
• Danger Areas and Prohibited Areas
• Restricted Airspace (temporary, such as air shows etc.)
• Transponder Mandatory Zones
• MATZ, ATZ, GVS, PSL, HIRTA

Note: all airspace warning updates are provided free of charge and are available every month in accordance with the AIRAC cycle.

Airbox Aware 5 Product features and technical data:

• Audible and visual warnings are given for Airspace and Obstacles
• Warnings are altitude sensitive and contain relevant information such as class, distance, levels, name. Frequencies relevant to airspace warnings are also displayed when a warning is made.
• An altitude information box gives current GPS altitude for comparison
• Moving map with preloaded NATS VFR UK Charts (1:500,000)
• In front of the aircraft, a line shows where you will be in 5 minutes
• At the bottom of the screen, the Aware tells you your current location and your position relative to the nearest airfield
• An EMERGENCY button on-screen provides access to standard emergency information (emergency transponder codes, emergency frequency, current position, current heading, current time (UTC)
• Substantial 5 inch sunlight readable screen
• Durable metal case construction
• Internal backup battery in the unit lasts up to two hours.

Delivery includes: Aware 5 GPS Unit (with NATS VFR UK Charts (1:500,000) preloaded on SD card), 12/24 V cigarette lighter power adapter, 240 V power adapter, USB cable, windscreen suction mount (incl. cradle), Instruction pamphlet.

VFR charting for other territories including France and Germany can be purchased separately as well as 1:250,000 charting for the UK.

View our Airbox Comparision Chart to see how the Aware 5 differs from the Freedom Clarity.