# FlightService

> Offline airport and navigation aid information with scheduled weather notifications. (iPhone/iPad app by Third Coast Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightservice/id316248688 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Third Coast Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/303774320)
- Category: Navigation, Reference
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.2 · 5 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2009-06-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightservice/id316248688/reviews.md

## What is FlightService?

Schedule weather notifications to pushed to you whenever you want. Just select an airpot and a delivery date/time and Flight Service will deliver via a push notification that airport’s up-to-date METAR. Amazing.

FlightService provides an easy and convenient way to look-up Airport and Navigation Aid information from around the world. 

FlightService gives you important information for over 10,000 airports and 3,700 navigation aides all right on your iPhone/iPod touch. No internet connection is required - data (other than current weather) is stored completely on your device.

Other features include:

- Current weather for major airports

-Runway information for each runway includes length, heading and ILS identifier, heading and frequency (where applicable).

-Powerfully and quickly search both identifiers and names to quickly find what you are looking for.

-Maintain a list of favorites to store your frequently accessed information

-Quickly view airports in a list or on a map near your current location or near any navigation aid.

Have a suggestion or idea for a new feature? Please email: flightservice@thirdcoastsoftware.com

## Key features

- Scheduled weather notifications
- Offline airport data
- Runway information
- Search by identifier or name
- Favorite locations list
- View airports on map

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightservice/id316248688/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A "Professional Pilot's Resource"

*2013-03-23*

Just keeps getting better!! One of the best data bases I've seen in an app that  doesn't have to be online to provide a wealth of info.  As a major airline, international operating crewmember, one of the handiest reference tools for contingency thinking I have in my "tool box". Thanks for the latest update!

### 3/5 — Missing IATA Search

*2010-08-07*

Does what it says. It would be nice if it would search via IATA as well as ICAO identifier.

### 5/5 — Good Update!

*2010-07-10*

Being able to access current weather is nice. I like being able to see a map of all the airports around a VOR too. It works better for me then just the list in the last version.

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This program is fast and simple to navigate and find what you're looking for. It has as much information as other apps that cost a lot more and being able to keep separate favorite lists for airpots and waypoints is nice. The ability to quickly see airports near a particular waypoint comes in handier then I thought it would.

It works great for me - I've noticed no missing information at all.

### 1/5 — Missing info. Slow search.

*2010-02-07*

My first search for ATIS info turned up no info for the two closest airports to me (KCMI and KBMI). Both have ATIS service. What others are missing?

Tried the search function and it took almost a minute to work (that's after restarting my iPhone and clearing memory). 

Looked up Tokyo Haneda airport (not there). 

Very disappointed in this app.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2009-12-26*

This app is perfect for flight sims...I've been looking for an app like this! Only thing I would sugguest is maybe a different view of the map.

### 5/5 — A mini electronic flight bag!

*2009-11-14*

This helps me when I'm using Flight Simulator X since I no longer need to pause to look up SIDS, STARS, etc.  It also a nice reference guide.

## Frequently asked questions about FlightService

### What is FlightService?

FlightService provides offline access to detailed airport and navigation aid information for over 10,000 airports and 3,700 navigation aids worldwide. It also allows you to schedule weather notifications for specific airports and delivery times.

### Does FlightService require an internet connection?

No, FlightService does not require an internet connection for most of its features. Airport and navigation aid data is stored locally on your device, ensuring offline access. Current weather information does require an internet connection.

### What kind of airport information does FlightService offer?

FlightService provides comprehensive airport data, including current weather for major airports, runway details such as length, heading, and ILS identifiers, and frequencies where applicable.

### How can I quickly find airports in FlightService?

You can powerfully and quickly search for airports by their identifiers or names. The app also allows you to view airports in a list or on a map near your current location or any navigation aid.

### Can I save my frequently accessed airports in FlightService?

Yes, FlightService allows you to maintain a list of your favorite airports. This makes it easy to quickly access information for locations you frequently use.

### What devices is FlightService compatible with?

FlightService is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It was last updated on May 25, 2022, with version 3.0.

### What is the age rating for FlightService?

FlightService has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app was originally released on June 6, 2009.

### Does FlightService have ads?

No, FlightService does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application available for $4.99.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2022-05-25

* Completely re-written from the ground up!
* Modernized UI including support for Dark Mode
* Now a universal app that works on iPad too.

### 2.8 — 2017-11-27

- iPhone X support
- Fixed map scrolling bug

### 2.7 — 2017-08-07

**Please note: this version of FlightService now requires iOS 10.0 or above**

- Updated data from new, improved source
- Improvements and better reliability for METAR push notifications
- Small UI improvements
- Preparations for upcoming versions and iOS releases

### 2.5 — 2014-10-29

Better iOS 8 Compatibility
Support for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
Updated data including completely revised Runway information

### 2.2 — 2013-09-16

- ios 7 compatibility !
- Changed default weather ATIS push notification time to 1 hour (was previously 4 hours)

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