# PIREPMap — Live Reported Weather

> Live pilot-reported aviation weather, traffic, and airspace data on a map. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Parsons.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirepmap/id6746720202 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Parsons](https://appshunter.io/developer/288812380)
- Category: Weather, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 67 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-06-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-14
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirepmap/id6746720202/reviews.md

## What is PIREPMap?

Real-Time Live Pilot Reported and Shared Aviation Weather, PIREP’s, Official PIERP's, Traffic & Airspace – All in One Map.

PIREPMap puts powerful weather and flight awareness in your pocket. Designed for pilots, this dynamic app display: For the first time you can view, and share weather observations where there are no meteorological reporting stations. Pilots helping out Pilots.

With Automated PIREPMap Beacons in the wild, these report automated cloud bases every 5 minutes, being rolled out in 2026!

Manage the environment and mitigate threats before you get there!

• User-submitted PIREPs: cloud base, turbulence, rain, wind & lightning - Subscription REqu
• ADS-B aircraft tracking (OpenSky / ADSBExchange) with heading & altitude - Subscription Required
• Airspace overlays including controlled zones, danger areas & NOTAMs - Subscription Required
• GPX route support with breadcrumb trails and accurate position tracking - Subscription Required
• No Data? No problem, will store your reports ready when data is available. Offline support for seamless operations in the field.
 - Subscription Required

Ideal for pre-flight briefing or real-time situational awareness enroute.

Fly smarter. Stay ahead. See the skies like never before.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- User-submitted PIREPs (cloud base, turbulence, rain, wind, lightning)
- ADS-B aircraft tracking with heading and altitude
- Airspace overlays (controlled zones, danger areas, NOTAMs)
- GPX route support with breadcrumb trails
- Offline report storage and retrieval
- Automated PIREPMap Beacons (future feature)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |



## Frequently asked questions about PIREPMap

### What is PIREPMap?

PIREPMap is a weather application designed for pilots that displays real-time pilot-reported weather observations, aircraft tracking, and airspace information on a map. It aims to provide enhanced situational awareness for flights.

### Is PIREPMap free to use?

The base application is free to download and use. However, advanced features like user-submitted PIREPs, ADS-B aircraft tracking, and airspace overlays require a subscription.

### What subscription plans are available for PIREPMap?

PIREPMap offers a monthly subscription for $4.99, which includes a 3-month free trial. This subscription unlocks premium features for enhanced flight awareness.

### Does PIREPMap support offline use?

Yes, PIREPMap offers offline support for storing and retrieving your reports when data is unavailable. This ensures seamless operations even in areas with limited connectivity.

### What devices is PIREPMap compatible with?

PIREPMap is compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices, allowing pilots to access its features on their preferred Apple mobile devices.

### How often is PIREPMap updated?

The latest version of PIREPMap is 6.1, and it was last updated on April 11, 2026. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements.

### What is the age rating for PIREPMap?

PIREPMap has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating suggests it contains no mature content.

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

PIREPMap provides user-submitted PIREPs including cloud base, turbulence, rain, wind, and lightning. It also features automated cloud base reports from PIREPMap Beacons, with more advanced features planned for 2026.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2 — 2026-08-27

- Trend graph on PIREPMap Beacons; showing Temp/Dew Point, Cloud Base and Pressure historic recorded points
- Battery voltage using a voltage divider and colour code the voltage when tap on the weather station

### 6.1 — 2026-04-11

- Future proofing for PIREPMap Console providing warnings from a programmed control panel
- If the Automated PIREPMap BCN shows a cloud base of over 5000 feet, it will show CAVOK instead
- Make AUTO Pins tappable and show the details of the PIREPMap Beacon
- Better management of caching and redrawing airspace to make less CPU heavy

### 6.0 — 2026-03-31

- VSI Gauge centered on Zero in the middle
- Traffic Detail Sub Screen - More robust image searching
- Removing SPD and ALT box at the top of the Traffic detail screen
- Add wind symbol to alternate airport weather if the wind is gusty or wind is over 25 knots
- Change panning to refresh more accurately
- Add more robust traffic photo grabber, if we can't find one then revert to general
- Traffic smoothing visual
- Add close button to traffic overlay page
- Add Red X to the top of the traffic overlay page to close it
- Improved the look of the right panel and filter panel
- Changed alternate weather to Station Monitor and add a timer to show when weather will be updated

### 5.8 — 2026-03-24

- Lookup with ICAO type codes from https://www.icao.int/operational-safety/doc-8643-aircraft-type-designators/search for more reliable photo and aircraft data
- Uses JetApi to collect correct aircraft photo
- When zoomed out declutters official PIREPS as there can be a vast amount. Zoom in brings them back into focus 
- Collapsable Small box to monitor current alternates or destination.  Allow entry of 3 weather stations which will just show a colour coded light and the station name
- Cleaner airspace download and caching
- Airspace downloads slightly larger square 4x4 when zoomed out
- Fixed a bug which didn't redownload when current location button clicked

### 5.7 — 2026-03-22

Updated look and feel, using glass style
Loading Screen Enhancement
Weather Pin Look Update
Official PIREP using the new structured API functionality
Official Oceanic PIREPs display
Filter Menu Updated look
Subscription Screen Aesthetic Enhacement
Tapping on Aircraft Traffic now brings up a new menu, which shows lots of details of the aircraft plus a PFD Aircraft Style set of gauges
Tapping on Airport METAR Pin shows updated look and feel
Tapping on Official PIREP shows updated look and feel

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