# RWY Check

> Australian UAV/drone operation maps and charts with search and measurement tools. (iPhone/iPad app by OzRunways Pty. Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rwy-check/id1054845923 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [OzRunways Pty. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/323268116)
- Category: Utilities, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 273 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-04-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rwy-check/id1054845923/reviews.md

## What is RWY Check?

RWY Check is designed to display the official maps & charts required for several categories of UAV / RPAS / RPA / UAS operation in Australia.

Data includes:
- VTC, VNC and WAC maps
- ERSA
- AIP SUP
- TAF, TTF and NOTAMs

Features:
- Street Address Search
- 3.0 NM (5.5 km) overlay around controlled aerodrome boundaries
- Departure and Approach overlays for controlled aerodromes (iaw CASR Part 101)
- 1.5 NM diameter boundaries around HLS
- 3.0 NM circle around user position + street address results
- Ruler (hold 2 fingers on map)

If you have an existing OzRunways or RWY subscription, it will work with your existing UserID.

Otherwise start the app and create a trial.

Visit help.ozrunways.com for support and feedback.

Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Official maps and charts for UAV operations
- VTC, VNC, WAC, ERSA, AIP SUP, TAF, TTF, NOTAMs data
- Street address search
- Aerodrome and helipad overlays
- User position circle and street address results
- Ruler tool

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Private/VFR | $149.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rwy-check/id1054845923/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great App but needs a key feature

*2017-12-27*

This app words great, I had no problems use the rule feature or locating my address. My only problem with the app is there is no key on the map, because of this I don’t know what the yellow or red areas mean. Developers can you please add this or tell me in response pls.

### 4/5 — Very useful

*2017-05-31*

Constantly improving. 
Orange and red zones are very handy. Please add a decode for what they mean somewhere on the interface. Only mentioning it in what's new notes is inadequate.

**Developer response:** Hi -- try using the ruler feature. Press two fingers on the map at the same time. You can measure distances between any two points.
You can do a street address search to check airspace from any point: a pin will appear on the map. A 5.5km circle will appear around that; you can also use the ruler here.
The latest update also shows the new airspace in AC Part 101.

### 5/5 — Brilliant and easy to use.

*2017-05-14*

I use this app for the aerodrome boundary distances and then OZrunways to avoid restricted airspace and monitor the correct CTAF frequencies. These are the best apps to follow the casa guidelines on the use of RPAS in Australia. Great work Rowan and the team.

### 5/5 — Great!

*2016-10-19*

Not sure what the first guy was on about but this app is perfect for drone pilots to show exactly where you can fly to be legal. I use it all the time because I do not want to get a CASA fine! If you've got a drone, get this app.

### 5/5 — From developer

*2016-05-21*

The other review saying dangerous is incorrect. CASR says 3nm from aerodrome. It's Airservices Australia who have come up with the aerodrome boundary interpretation for towered aerodromes, which this app now shows. CASA are currently making individual determinations specific to each company so please don't make statements about *your* rule interpretation that may mislead others. The app now has plenty of tools to measure distances from towered (red) and non towered aerodromes, so you can work out how to comply with regulations specific to your ops. As we get more industry guidance from CASA we'll keep updating the tools to assist.

### 5/5 — Excellent! If you fly RPAS you need this app

*2016-05-21*

This app is exactly what the RPAS industry in Australia has been waiting for. The oz runways guys have done an excellent job with this. Applies the CASR Part 101 rules and the air services interpretation (3nm from boundaries). Would be great to have boundaries for non-controlled airfields too but seems as though that data isn’t held by airservices or CASA, so not the oz runways teams fault - plus with the ruler tool you can figure that out for yourself. Highly recommended.

### 1/5 — DANGEROUSLY MISLEADING

*2016-04-21*

This app seems dangerously misleading. CASA has advised that 3nm is measured from movement areas of the aerodrome. Tha app has taken the lazy approach and only measures from central location of aerodrome, which means it states some areas are legal to fly in when clearly not. Take Commonwealth Avenue bridge in Canberra. App says safe to fly, Airservices charts and Google maps measurement from closest runway shows clearly within 3nm.

## Frequently asked questions about RWY Check

### What official maps and charts does RWY Check provide?

RWY Check provides VTC, VNC, and WAC maps, along with ERSA, AIP SUP, TAF, TTF, and NOTAMs data for UAV operations in Australia.

### Does RWY Check have a subscription?

Existing OzRunways or RWY subscription users can utilize their current login. New users can start a trial within the app.

### What are the overlay features in RWY Check?

The app includes a 3.0 NM overlay around controlled aerodrome boundaries, departure and approach overlays for controlled aerodromes, 1.5 NM diameter boundaries around HLS, and a 3.0 NM circle around the user's position.

### How accurate is the GPS tracking in RWY Check?

Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. The app also provides a 3.0 NM circle around the user's position for reference.

### What devices does RWY Check support?

RWY Check is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### Is RWY Check suitable for younger users?

RWY Check has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is generally suitable for younger users, though its utility is primarily for drone operators.

### How often is RWY Check updated?

The latest version is 4.0, and the app was last updated on December 4, 2025. This suggests a relatively recent update cycle.

### Does RWY Check have ads?

Yes, RWY Check contains advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2025-12-04

- Fixed scrolling issue with multi-page documents
- Documents tabs show documents full screen
- Updated to OS 26 liquid glass and added Dark Mode support
- Add delete account button
- Improved sign in and onboarding behaviour
- Search has an indicator, zooms into result, shows when an error occurs
- Increased zoom range of HybridVFR map and improved performance
- Fixed no FlyZone not showing over HybridVFR
- Fixed shapes being drawn for the no fly zones for controlled aerodromes
- Map overlay toggles save state on re-launch

### 3.4 — 2020-12-01

Updated overlays for CASR Part 101 revision November 2020.

### 3.3 — 2020-11-25

- Update ruler magnetic deviation for 2020
- Updated sign-in screen

### 3.2 — 2019-11-07

- Support for new file formats
- Update magnetic model

### 3.1 — 2019-06-11

• Support for password protected accounts
• Bug fixes

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