# Aero App — DOW owned EFB > Electronic Flight Bag app for military and government flight crews. (iPhone/iPad app by National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aero-app/id1206560691 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/935822508) - Category: Navigation, Business - Price: Free - Rating: 3.38/5 from 39 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 129 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2017-05-06 - Data updated: 2026-08-02 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aero-app/id1206560691/reviews.md ## What is Aero App? The NGA Aeronautical Application (Aero App) is an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) mobile application developed by and for the DOD and FAA flight crews. The Application provides flight crews with the flight publications and data required to execute the unique mission of the U.S. War Fighter. Aero App increases situational awareness and improves safety of navigation by providing easy access to aeronautical information including Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File (DAFIF), Digital Flight Information Publications (D-FLIP) products, including Georeferenced Airport Diagrams and Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs), Arrival Procedures, Departure Procedures, Takeoff and Landing Minimums, Supplements, Airfield Qualification Program (AQP), Giant Reports, Electronic-Instrument Procedure Library and Host Nation Charts. Aero App is designed to enhance the use of aeronautical Flight Information Publication (FLIP) data and manage individual FLIP products. As the world's authoritative source for aeronautical data, NGA is able to provide flight crews access to data on over 47,000 airfields worldwide via the application. In addition, the Aero App features an integrated E6B flight computer for flight planning on the ground and in the air calculations; a note pad; access to user documents and custom user maps. Connect to the internet, GPS or an ADS-B device to view traffic and weather information such as NOTAMs, METARs, TAFs, and Air Force weather. Overlay navigational data on the Moving Map such as Military Training Routes, Air Refueling Routes, Contract Fuel Locations, Terrain, Special Use Airspaces and much, much more. Aero App is FREE and authorized for the following: US military, government agencies, Civil Air Patrol, foreign military partners and contractors flying missions in support of the DOD. For more information on the NGA Aero App visit https://aeroapp.info. ## Key features - Digital Aeronautical Flight Information - Georeferenced Airport Diagrams - Instrument Approach Procedures - Integrated E6B flight computer - Moving Map with navigational overlays - Real-time traffic and weather data ## Recent user reviews (10 of 14) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aero-app/id1206560691/reviews.md ### 5/5 — LC *2024-05-15* Great EKB. Highly recommend to all DOD aircrew. Frequent updates with an intuitive interface. I have been using this app for over 4 years and have had minimal issues. The “User Apps” feature has been incredibly useful when operating and planning in different countries that otherwise do not have readily available digital and georeferenced maps. Filing flight plans through the app is also very simple. A useful addition would be adding a feature that would depict flight level winds for the selected route of flight. ### 5/5 — Great App and Value *2023-01-01, version 1.2209.5306* This app does everything you need. Recommend over any paid subscription. ### 5/5 — Instructor Pilot *2022-02-19* I have been using this app from many years and I highly recommend it to my students for their planning not only IFR/VFR but for tactical mission planning as well here at USAACE. The number 1 complain continues to be having to update the password, which with todays face recognition and fingers print access to keychain on IPads is truly not an issue at all. Airdrop/Sharing cycles with other users is fantastic. The DOD FLIP access and downloads within cycles has no match. The Aero App Data Server is a must. It allows the user ti take their experience to the next level; specially by using the Convert TIIF files into MBTTiles tool. Two recommendations: 1 Please bring satellite imagery back u ser the map selection tab. 2 Allow users to AirDrop/Share user flies such as MBTiles. The number two recommendation is particularly important when users create routes on Falcon View that can later one be converted into MBTiles for their tablets as a backup to a MFD failure. ### 4/5 — Great in theory, keep improving *2022-02-03* I really like the app, easy for planning and the TO Mins page is better than any app out there. CONS: drains battery and takes up a lot of memory. User interface can be difficult to learn. PROS: Only world-wide EFB that I know of. GREAT for planning! Love the dog houses and drag to drop function. It would be nice to load approaches similar to other apps. Also, the DS-B info is nicer on other Hilton Software Apps (Wing X Pro) it would be nice to see more cross-over…. ### 4/5 — Great start *2022-01-21* As a new aviator this is a great start for free! Need to add the ability to Electronically file IFR flight plans and to add approaches to your flight plan route, additionally need to add wind correction and along with the total distance on the route add an estimated time of flight the route would take. ### 1/5 — Why is it so bad? *2021-04-22* Why is it that everything related to computer’s in the federal government so lackluster? It’s even worse that we’re forced to use it. ### 1/5 — Was a good app *2021-02-25* This was a good app until something changed, and I have to reset my password every time I need to update data. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2021-02-24* Will not load any moving maps or products no matter how much I download. Cannot view any maps. Completely useless user interface. Complete waste of time. ### 4/5 — Great, free gov’t app *2020-10-10* Great for keeping up with DoD FLIPs PLEASE add/update a function to turn on/off night mode. Since the last update mine is stuck in night mode 🙁 ### 1/5 — Typical Government Developed App *2020-01-23* This is, BY FAR the most user unfriendly app developed! Nothing is intuitive in the flight planning process and very difficult in finding where the flight plan tab is located (a small arrow in the bottom left corner of the moving map tab that doesn’t have any lettering referencing flight plan)! If you have airspace overlays on and you long press a location to try to add that location to the flight plan a window pops up that will not allow you select the waypoint - only the type of airspace you long pressed. There is no color weather radar capability for the app also. DAFIF management is absolutely frustrating with changing your password and then downloading your particular area of interest. (There is a quick tab that allows you to select CONUS or other regions when you finally get there. Even that process is laborious and not intuitive). WHEN your password expires (after you have received emails four weeks out) the number displayed on the geoaxis website is NOT the number you call! When you call that number you are told to call another number because they don’t handle Aero app password reset requests. What isn’t told to anyone is the Aero app is managed by a different entity that piggybacks NGA products for the app. On top of all this your PKI certificates can drop from the server and not allow you to sign in until you sign in to a government computer and reset your account! If our command did not require us to have this app for flight I would delete it immediately. Spend $200 on ForeFlight and avoid ALL THE HASSLE! Almost worthless. ## Frequently asked questions about Aero App ### What is Aero App? Aero App is an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) mobile application developed by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) for DOD and FAA flight crews. It provides essential flight publications and data to enhance situational awareness and navigation safety. ### Who can use Aero App? Aero App is authorized for US military, government agencies, Civil Air Patrol, foreign military partners, and contractors flying missions in support of the DOD. It is available for free to these authorized users. ### What kind of aeronautical data does Aero App provide? Aero App offers access to Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File (DAFIF), Digital Flight Information Publications (D-FLIP) products, including georeferenced airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures, and airfield qualification programs for over 47,000 airfields worldwide. ### Does Aero App offer flight planning tools? Yes, Aero App features an integrated E6B flight computer for flight planning and calculations, both on the ground and in the air. It also includes a notepad and access to user documents and custom maps. ### Can I see traffic and weather information with Aero App? Yes, by connecting to the internet, GPS, or an ADS-B device, Aero App can display traffic and weather information such as NOTAMs, METARs, TAFs, and Air Force weather. It also allows overlaying navigational data on a moving map. ### What devices is Aero App available on? Based on the provided data, Aero App is supported on iPad devices. It is designed for mobile use by flight crews. ### How often is Aero App updated? The latest version of Aero App is 1.2510.2061, which was last updated on January 14, 2026. This indicates regular updates to ensure the application is current. ### What is the user rating for Aero App? Aero App has a rating of 3.4 stars from 38 ratings. This suggests a mixed but generally positive reception from its user base. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2602.2680 — 2026-05-26 Feature: - Vertical Obstructions (VOs): Aero App has enhanced the existing Vertical Obstruction (VO) feature to allow pilots to access NGA Accuracy within VO information popups. Bug Fixes: - Various bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 1.2510.2061 — 2026-01-14 Enhancement ADS-B Traffic: Pilots can customize how nearby traffic relative to the ownship is displayed on the Map using various filter options, including distance and altitude limits, as well as an option to show the ownship’s track. Bug Fixes Various bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 1.2506.1624 — 2025-11-26 Enhancement Talon Point: Aero App marks Talon Point locations on the Map. Pilots can download Drop Zone and Load Zone surveys directly to Aero App and view them as PDFs. DD 175-1 Briefings: Pilots can download and view DD 175-1 briefings directly to Aero App. User Profiles: Pilots can create user profiles to save their data download preferences and switch between different profiles to easily download the latest data for each mission. Bug Fixes Various bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 1.2502.845 — 2025-04-16 Split Screen Enhancement: Aero App implemented the ability to compile user-selected airport charts directly from the Split Screen view into a single list for easier access. Various bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 1.2410.9339 — 2024-12-03 Bug Fixes Various bug fixes and performance improvements. ## Apps similar to Aero App | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [AvPlan EFB](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avplan-efb/id417674282) | 4.6 (94) | Free | Navigation | | [MilGPS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milgps/id405835358) | 4.8 (5,509) | $12.99 | Navigation | | [GPS Coordinates Converter App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-coordinates-converter-app/id1462873099) | 4.0 (1,672) | Free | Navigation | | [Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-plus-topographic-maps/id672246353) | 4.7 (9,239) | Free | Navigation | | [OzRunways EFB](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ozrunways-efb/id404403989) | 4.8 (144) | Free | Navigation | ## More apps by National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency - [ASAM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asam/id935822509) - [Disconnected Interactive Content Explorer (DICE)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disconnected-interactive-content-explorer-dice/id966026588) - [MAGE by NGA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mage-by-nga/id1032815042) - [Tearline by NGA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tearline-by-nga/id1201916437) - [MapCache by NGA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapcache-by-nga/id1477252454) All apps by National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency: https://appshunter.io/developer/935822508 ## Related topics [hiscox](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hiscox) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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