# PilotAWOS — Instant Weather for Pilots

> Instant aviation weather data from National Weather Service AWOS stations. (iPhone/iPad app by Rogers George.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotawos/id6447811461 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rogers George](https://appshunter.io/developer/344653780)
- Category: Weather, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.63/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-06-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotawos/id6447811461/reviews.md

## What is PilotAWOS?

As a pilot, the weather a few days from now doesn't matter as much as the weather Right Now.
You need the current wind direction, at the nearest airfield, for the best runway.
You need the current barometer reading for your altimeter.
You need to know if the field is still VFR. And you need it fast.

PilotAWOS puts the National Weather Service's automated observation stations on your wrist or your home screen.

Instantly see the most recent reading from a nearby AWOS station.

A Phone app if you use your phone on your panel, and a Watch app if you don't
Has watch-face complications and phone widgets, settable to specific stations
Works wherever you have data connectivity

Data is fetched directly from the National Weather Service, without any intermediate backends or analytics collection.
Your location is used only to locate nearby AWOS stations, and isn't tracked or recorded.

## Key features

- Instant AWOS station readings
- Nearby station locator
- Watch face complications
- Phone home screen widgets
- Direct National Weather Service data
- Location-based station selection

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy PilotAWOS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Start 30-day Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Start 90-day Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotawos/id6447811461/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great product

*2026-04-23*

My free trial expired. I tried to renew it. It asked me to log into my Apple account. It would never let me login if I couldn’t renew it please fix that.

### 4/5 — I like that app

*2025-01-18*

I like the app but there is one more thing you are missing for John F.Kennedy International Airport(JFK) and it supposed to says New York John F.Kennedy International Airport(JFK) can you put that in the next update please

**Developer response:** I get the names verbatim from the National Weather Service, but it looks like they've fixed this. KJFK now includes "New York" in the name.

### 4/5 — Very cool tool!

*2023-07-09*

This is great! I love that I can get the AWOS for airports near me.  I would give it five starts if: 1) It was available on the iphone and 2) I could pick/enter smaller airports that I want to fly to that have a station. OS9 for example.  

I love that this was a a university project written by a pilot!  Well done!

***Will you please make a version for the iPhone?!

**Developer response:** Update: you'll be happy to know that version 2.0 has just been released, with Phone and iPad support, including widgets!

Please tell all your pilot friends about it. For tiny apps like this it makes a big difference.

Thank you for trying PilotAWOS!

## Frequently asked questions about PilotAWOS

### What is PilotAWOS?

PilotAWOS is a weather application designed specifically for pilots, providing instant access to real-time data from National Weather Service automated observation stations (AWOS).

### Does PilotAWOS have ads?

No, PilotAWOS does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.

### What devices does PilotAWOS support?

PilotAWOS is available for both iPhone and Apple Watch, offering flexibility for pilots to access weather information on their preferred device.

### How often is PilotAWOS updated?

The latest version of PilotAWOS is 2.0, and it was last updated on October 5, 2025, indicating a commitment to regular updates and improvements.

### What kind of weather data does PilotAWOS provide?

PilotAWOS focuses on critical aviation weather data such as current wind direction, barometer readings for altimeter settings, and VFR status, directly from AWOS stations.

### Is PilotAWOS free to use?

Yes, PilotAWOS is free to download and use. There are in-app purchases available, but the core functionality is accessible without cost.

### How does PilotAWOS get its weather data?

The app fetches data directly from the National Weather Service's automated observation stations, ensuring accuracy and avoiding intermediate processing or analytics.

### What is the age rating for PilotAWOS?

PilotAWOS has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2026-06-11

Last known location is cached across launches, reducing an annoying pause at launch waiting for the GPS to start
If a station's ceilometer isn't reporting coverage, the cloud coverage circle displays an ellipsis instead of an X (which now only means "obscured")
Workaround for a rare freeze when initial purchase is completed on the Watch
Fix truncated visibility text in the Combo widget/complication
Fix a crash of the Share screen on the Watch
Chunkier QR code for easier scanning on the Share screen

### 2.0 — 2025-10-05

Major Update: Phone Support! No longer just a watch app

This is now a paid app, with fully functional 90-day free trial

iPhone and iPad are now fully supported, with Widgets
Stations may be bookmarked; bookmarks are synced between watch and phone
Watch uses vertical tabs to page through all stations on the main screen
Only uses location services while in the foreground, for battery life
(The selected station will not automatically change due to location)
Dynamic Type supported on all platforms

### 1.3 — 2024-10-09

When not using GPS, weather is fetched using a background task, which should save battery
Wind barb deemphasized slightly
Minor textual changes

### 1.2 — 2024-04-20

Update for WatchOS 10 with the new vertical scrolling tabs layout

Can now manually enter a station ID not on the list

Turns off background location tracking when a station is selected, to save the battery

The QR "Share" screen will stay on as you turn your watch away towards someone else to scan it

### 1.01 — 2023-10-10

Minor UI Tweaks and typo fixes
Add a "tip" in-app purchase to the "About" screen

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All apps by Rogers George: https://appshunter.io/developer/344653780

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