# Pilot's Airport Reference Lite

> Reference for U.S. airport communication frequencies and runway configurations. (iPhone/iPad app by George Smorse.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilots-airport-reference-lite/id1468960397 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [George Smorse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463442720)
- Category: Reference, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.2 · 4 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-08-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilots-airport-reference-lite/id1468960397/reviews.md

## What is Pilot's Airport Reference Lite?

The Pilot’s Airport Reference Lite Edition is a comprehensive collection of communications frequencies and runway configurations for large airports based in the continental United States, Hawaii and Alaska.

The list can be filtered by state and/or airport type or browsed in its entirety.  Scroll to the top of the list to reveal the search bar. 

Use the search bar to quickly find an airport by entering any part of its name (Los Ange) or IDENT (LAX).  

The runway information view includes approach headings and, where available, Instrument Landing System (ILS) frequencies.  This view includes an overhead satellite view of the air field. 

Touching the ‘Closest Airport’ button retrieves the closest airport to the user’s current location.  In this mode, heading and distance information is displayed with each airport and the satellite view is zoomed out to show both the airport and user locations.

## Key features

- Airport communication frequencies
- Runway configurations
- Filter by state and airport type
- Search by airport name or IDENT
- Satellite runway views
- Closest airport finder
- Approach headings and ILS frequencies


## Frequently asked questions about Pilot's Airport Reference Lite

### What airports are included in Pilot's Airport Reference Lite?

This app covers large airports in the continental United States, Hawaii, and Alaska. It provides communication frequencies and runway configurations for these locations.

### How can I find a specific airport in Pilot's Airport Reference Lite?

You can use the search bar at the top of the list to find an airport by entering any part of its name or its IDENT code. The list can also be filtered by state or airport type.

### Does Pilot's Airport Reference Lite show runway information?

Yes, the runway information view includes approach headings, Instrument Landing System (ILS) frequencies where available, and an overhead satellite view of the airfield.

### Can Pilot's Airport Reference Lite find the closest airport to me?

Yes, the 'Closest Airport' button retrieves the nearest airport to your current location. It displays heading and distance information, with a zoomed-out satellite view.

### What devices is Pilot's Airport Reference Lite compatible with?

Pilot's Airport Reference Lite is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### When was Pilot's Airport Reference Lite last updated?

The latest version of Pilot's Airport Reference Lite was released and last updated on August 30, 2019. The current version is 1.0.

### Does Pilot's Airport Reference Lite have ads?

No, Pilot's Airport Reference Lite does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any in-app purchases or ads.

### What is the user sentiment for Pilot's Airport Reference Lite?

Based on the available data, Pilot's Airport Reference Lite has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 3 ratings, indicating very positive user sentiment.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2019-08-30

No release notes.

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