GDL® 52
Overview
WIRELESSLY LINK TO TRAFFIC, WEATHER AND SIRIUSXM AUDIO
This compact ADS-B and SiriusXM receiver connects to compatible apps and devices for access to weather, ADS-B traffic and SiriusXM audio entertainment1 — all while providing GPS position and altitude information for reference.
Receives SiriusXM aviation weather and audio entertainment1.
Receives dual-band ADS-B “In” traffic and Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B) weather in the U.S.2
Connects to the Garmin Pilot™ and ForeFlight apps as well as select aera® aviation devices via Bluetooth® technology.
Built-in GPS andattitude heading reference system (AHRS) provide position and backup attitude3 data.
Compact design with anti-skid bottom sits on aircraft glareshield.
Up to 5 hours of battery life via the built-in rechargeable battery.
INCREASE YOUR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

SATELLITE CONNECTIVITY
SiriusXM aviation weather1 — accessible by ground and air — delivers seamless coverage at any altitude across the continental U.S. and its coastal regions as well as southern Canada.

SIRIUSXM WEATHER
Aviation weather from SiriusXM provides fast updates with excellent detail. With a subscription1, you can view a wide range of weather products for superior confidence in navigating storms.

MUSIC, SPORTS AND MORE
Connect a Bluetooth headset or wired device via the 3.5 mm port to listen to SiriusXM audio entertainment¹. Volume adjustments and station selection may be accessed via the Garmin Pilot app (no subscription required) or select aera devices from Garmin.

VIEW ADS-B TRAFFIC
With access to 978 UAT and 1090 ES, you can receive ADS-B position reports directly from other aircraft in your vicinity. Compatible apps and devices can alert you by announcing traffic targets both audibly and visually.

TARGETTREND™ TRACKING TECHNOLOGY
Enable compatible Garmin products to display TargetTrend — an exclusive feature that makes it easier to judge the direction and closure rate of intruding targets relative to your aircraft's position.

VIEW ADS-B WEATHER
Receive subscription-free FIS-B weather in the U.S. This includes animated graphical weather, METARs, TAFs, winds and more2.
- Subscription required and sold separately. See siriusxm.com/aviation for details. Not all SiriusXM weather products may be available across all devices. Check your Pilot's Guide for specifics about which products are available on your device.
- ADS-B weather is only available in the U.S., and not all ADS-B weather products may be available across all devices. Check your Pilot's Guide for specifics about which products are available on your device.
- The attitude information provided by GDL 52 is not intended to be a source of attitude information for flight in instrument meteorological conditions
Compatible Devices
GDL 52 can simultaneously support up to: 2 wireless display devices and 2 wired display devices.
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In the Box
- GDL 52 portable receiver
- Suction cup for cable placement
- Mounting bracket
- Vehicle power cable
- Documentation
Specs
Physical
- Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.9" x 1.3" x 3.4" (12.44 x 3.30 x 8.64 cm)
- Weight: 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg)
- Anti-slip mat (bottom of unit only)
Performance
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
- Operating altitude: To 55,000 ft
- Nominal operating velocity range: 0 – 800 kts (411 m/s)
- Power input: 10 to 32 VDC, 3.5 W max.
- Battery type: Lithium-ion rechargeable (built-in)
- Charge temperature: Unit may not charge at extreme temperatures below 0° C (32° F) or above 32° C (90° F)
- Typical battery operating time: 5 hours
Connections
- 18-pin power and data connector
- microUSB
- ADS-B MCX antenna port
- SiriusXM® MCX antenna port
- GPS MCX antenna port
- 3.5 mm audio jack (audio out only)
- Wireless Connext™ (Bluetooth®)