# Cavokator — Information & tools for pilots

> Pilot flight planning tools: weather, runway conditions, temperature corrections. (iPhone/iPad app by Manuel Ortega.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cavokator/id1476573096 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Manuel Ortega](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476573095)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 87 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-08-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cavokator/id1476573096/reviews.md

## What is Cavokator?

Cavokator is a new iOS application made by pilots, for pilots, with the goal of allowing a quick and easy access to relevant information necessary for flight planning (weather decoding, runway condition assessment, low temperature corrections, etc.).


## All features ##

# Show weather information (METARS and TAFORS) efficiently:
- Accept IATA or ICAO codes
- Show the elapsed time since publication
- Show up to 24 hours worth of METARS
- Highlight good/poor weather conditions
- Expand TAFORS for better readability
- Share weather information with other applications

# Decode runway condition (MOTNE)
- Accept several decoding formats
- Click directly on the METAR string to begin decoding
- Dedicated app section for runway condition decoding

# Low temperature corrections
- Based on ICAO 8168, even for airports above sea level
- Predefined list of altitudes every 500 feet for better usability
- Correct altitudes directly, instead of heights
- Round low temperature corrections in increments of 10, 50 and 100 feet!

# Favourites list
- Create a favourites list, so that it's easier to group your destinations, alternates, areas or routes and get the information without typing again all of them. Also, you can backup and share your list with a friend or import one!

# App themes
- Dark and light themes for better visualisation

## Key features

- METAR and TAFOR weather decoding
- Runway condition (MOTNE) decoding
- Low temperature corrections
- Favorites list for locations
- Dark and light themes
- Share weather information

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NOTAM Pro Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| NOTAM Pro | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Cavokator

### What kind of weather information does Cavokator provide?

Cavokator efficiently displays METARs and TAFORs, showing elapsed time since publication and up to 24 hours of METAR data. It highlights good/poor weather conditions and expands TAFORs for better readability.

### How does Cavokator help with runway conditions?

Cavokator allows for the decoding of runway conditions (MOTNE) using several formats. Users can click directly on a METAR string to initiate the decoding process within a dedicated app section.

### What are the low temperature correction features in Cavokator?

Based on ICAO 8168, Cavokator calculates low temperature corrections, even for airports above sea level. It offers a predefined list of altitudes and allows rounding corrections in increments of 10, 50, and 100 feet.

### Can I save my frequently used locations in Cavokator?

Yes, Cavokator features a favorites list where you can group destinations, alternates, areas, or routes for quick access. You can also back up, share, or import these lists.

### Does Cavokator have ads?

No, Cavokator does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free application.

### What is the update frequency for Cavokator?

Cavokator was last updated on November 5, 2025, indicating regular updates to improve functionality and reliability. The latest version is 3.2.2.

### What devices is Cavokator compatible with?

Cavokator is available for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for a seamless experience across these platforms.

### What is the user rating for Cavokator?

Cavokator has received an excellent rating of 5.0 stars from 3 user reviews, reflecting high user satisfaction with its features and usability.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.1 — 2026-06-26

New 'Send feedback' option in About: rate the app, pick the section you'd improve, and leave a note

### 4.0.0 — 2026-06-14

v4.0 brings Home Screen Widgets, a new GRAMET route weather profile, and a new Decision Making tool to find alternates with runway/weather filters and map view. NOTAM is now for everyone. Weather adds Go/No-Go, fog risk, wind rose, offline last data, and audio briefing. Tools and Settings were fully redesigned.

### 3.2.2 — 2025-11-05

- Fixed Favorites icon not redirecting correctly
- Fixed issue preventing weather from showing when one airport was invalid
- Removed autocomplete suggestions in airport input

### 3.2.1 — 2025-10-13

- Fixed Settings section
- Fixed dark theme issues

### 3.2.0 — 2025-09-24

- Added SIGMETs section
- Added RWYCC to Runway Condition section
- Added Material 3 theme
- Fixed weather provider

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## More apps by Manuel Ortega

- [Torn PDA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torn-pda/id1510138514)
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All apps by Manuel Ortega: https://appshunter.io/developer/1476573095

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