# Metar-Taf — Visual decoder METAR & TAF

> Visual decoder for METAR and TAF aviation weather reports at global airports. (iPhone/iPad app by Eveline van den Boom.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-taf/id1608949422 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eveline van den Boom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603980774)
- Category: Weather, Travel
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 566 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-02-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-taf/id1608949422/reviews.md

## What is Metar?

Visualized METAR and TAF weather information for all airports in the world. Concise summary of everything you need to know about today's aviation weather. 

METAR features: 
- Visualized in easy to understand and colourful metrics
- Weather symbols for significant weather and clouds, like in a non-aviation weather report
- Crosswind calculations, by combining METAR and runway information
- Flight rules category: VFR, MVFR, IFR, LIFR
- Read out by text-to-speech available, listen to a decoded METAR while doing other things

TAF features:
- TAF broken down and displayed per hour in a table
- Show sunrise/sunset, minimum and maximum temperature

Keeping track:
- Add your favorite stations to the list, see their weather at a glance
- Get observations near your location
- Find stations in the interactive map with weather codes
- Search airports by ICAO code or name

History:
- Graphs with weather trends today and yesterday: temperature, visibility, wind speed, QNH
- METAR history for the last hours and link to more on the website

Airport information:
- See information about the airports, like runway directions, elevation, location 
- If the airport doesn't report a METAR, the nearest station used for calculations

Calculations:
- All units are customizable units: speed (knots, km/h, m/s, mph), altitude (meters/feet), visibility (kilometers/miles), temperature (Celcius/Fahrenheit) and air pressure (Hectopascal, Inch Hg)
- Times are converted to the local time for each airport
- Sunrise and sunset are calculated based on the airports latitude/longitude

General:
- METAR, TAF and airport data are automatically saved for offline use
- Available in 6 languages: English, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, German and French

## Key features

- Visualized METAR and TAF data
- Weather symbols and flight rule categories
- Crosswind calculations
- Text-to-speech readout
- Favorite station tracking
- Interactive airport map
- Weather trend graphs

## Chart rankings

- #28 in Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

## What do users think of Metar?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to read and understand interface
- 📊 Clear visual representation of METAR/TAF data
- 🎯 Quick access to airport weather information
- ⚡ Fast and responsive app performance
- 💰 Reasonable pricing for the features offered
- 🔄 Real-time weather data updates
- 📱 Good responsive design for iPad and iPhone
- 🧭 Helpful wind orientation to runway feature
- ✈️ Useful for pilots and flight simulation
- 🎨 Well-designed and visually appealing

**Cons**

- 🐛 Autocorrect issues with ICAO airport codes
- 🚫 Missing widget functionality (home screen)
- 📍 Incorrect airport data for some locations
- 🔐 Excessive verification prompts and login requirements
- 📊 Visual cloud base calculation error on iPad
- 🌐 Limited airport coverage in some regions
- 💳 Poor customer support response
- 🎯 Runway alignment not available in app (web only)
- 📱 Portrait mode default on iPad instead of landscape
- ⚠️ Data accuracy concerns in some regions
- 📄 Annoying persistent legal disclaimer footer

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Autocorrect adds unwanted spaces to airport codes
- Visual cloud base off by 2000 feet on iPad
- Screen goes black when searching for airports
- App badge cannot be cleared
- Browse Older Metars redirects to blank website
- App defaults to portrait mode on iPad
- Incorrect METAR data shown for nearby airports instead of requested airport
- Excessive 'verify you're human' prompts after donation

**Most requested features**

- Home screen widget support
- Crosswind with gust information
- Runway alignment feature in app (not just web)
- Dewpoint and temperature meteogram graph
- Runway degree headings display
- Split-screen support for iPad
- Refresh button on active METAR page
- Ability to sort favorite airports
- Landscape mode default for iPad
- Unit conversion tools (gallons/liters)
- MSFS 2020 integration or compatibility
- Extended METAR history (12+ hours)
- Disable autocorrect option for search
- More comprehensive airport coverage

## Recent user reviews (10 of 57)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-taf/id1608949422/reviews.md

### 5/5 — New Favorite

*2026-06-12*

I’m a pilot and this app is fantastic. Shows you local airport weather at a glance, including runways wind, weather and cloud cover — great visuals too. I wish they had a Watch app version.

### 4/5 — language

*2026-04-28*

need Chinese

### 5/5 — Sold after one use

*2026-03-21*

This app is so easy and readable that anyone interested in airport weather can see and understand in an instant.

### 3/5 — Great App But…

*2025-12-17*

Great app, but don’t make the mistake I did of donating $15 on their website to get an ad free website. It continuously requires some process to “make sure you’re human” and then required me to log in to get my favorite airports and units of measurement. When I asked for a complimentary app since I already paid $15 I got a “we’re too busy to respond to email” response.

### 5/5 — Génial !

*2025-12-13*

J’adore cette appli. Surtout pour son historique des meter / TAF et sa facilité d’utilisation.  Dans tous les pays d’Europe

### 5/5 — Exceptional

*2025-12-07*

Perfect for planning simulator flights.

### 5/5 — Excellent source of info

*2025-08-28*

Well laid out, great price. Perfect for a Quick Look at the conditions near by or at your favorited locations.

### 3/5 — Going through

*2025-08-14, version 2.6.1*

The

### 5/5 — Muito bom

*2025-07-22*

Muito bom

### 1/5 — Rausgeworfenes Geld

*2025-07-02*

Hängt sich auf, aktualisiert sich nicht, findet Flughäfen nicht,
da fehlt es noch weit! Schade um mein Geld und die Zeit.

## Frequently asked questions about Metar

### What does this app do?

This application visualizes METAR and TAF aviation weather reports for airports globally. It presents complex weather data in an easy-to-understand format with colorful metrics, weather symbols, and flight rule categories. The app also provides features like text-to-speech for decoded reports and historical weather trend graphs.

### What are the key features of this aviation weather app?

Key features include visualized METAR and TAF data, weather symbols, crosswind calculations, flight rule category identification (VFR, MVFR, IFR, LIFR), and text-to-speech readout. Users can also add favorite stations, view observations near their location, and find stations on an interactive map.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing users to access all its functionalities without any cost.

### What kind of weather information is provided?

The app provides detailed METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) and TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) information. This includes current weather conditions, visibility, wind speed and direction, temperature, air pressure, significant weather phenomena, cloud cover, and hourly forecasts for temperature, sunrise/sunset, and minimum/maximum temperatures.

### Can I use this app offline?

Yes, METAR, TAF, and airport data are automatically saved for offline use. This ensures you can access crucial weather information even without an internet connection, which is vital for flight planning and operations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8.0 — 2025-10-28

SafeAreaContext fix
IATA codes

### 2.7.0 — 2025-10-20

Settings page updated
SDK upgrade

### 2.6.7 — 2025-09-11

SDK update

### 2.6.1 — 2024-07-24

Removed deprecated functionality (NOTAMs)

### 2.6.0 — 2024-05-23

- SDK upgrade
- Improved swiping of airports in the station list
- Fixed button in airport information so it moves the map to the airports location

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*