SimpleFlight - Flight Planner
VFR pilot weather & airspace
About
This app helps VFR pilots plan flights by providing essential information on distance, duration, fuel, weather, airspace, and destination conditions. It offers wind-corrected headings, decoded weather reports, and airspace details, all designed for simplicity and VFR flight in the United States.
What's New in SimpleFlight
1.3.0
October 21, 2026
• Route map: open your planned route full screen and bend it around airspace and terrain, with the profile floating over the map. Switch to satellite imagery to see the mountains. • Plan the trip home: reverse a plan, waypoints and all, with the cruise altitude moved to one for the new direction. • Airspace visibility: choose Standard, Bold or Boldest airspace lines, and whether shelves above or below you fade. • Airspace emphasis now follows your climb and descent, so shelves near the airports show for the altitude you'll be at there. • The profile shows the climb out of the departure field even before your airplane has Vy and a climb rate set. • Fixes waypoints from an earlier plan carrying over into a new flight.
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FAQ
What is SimpleFlight?
SimpleFlight is a planning aid designed for VFR flights in the United States. It helps pilots estimate flight distance, duration, fuel needs, and provides weather, airspace, and destination runway information.
Is SimpleFlight approved by the FAA?
No, SimpleFlight is a planning aid and is not an official weather or NOTAM briefing. It is not approved by the FAA and is not intended for navigation. Pilots must obtain official briefings and check current charts before every flight.
What kind of weather information does SimpleFlight provide?
SimpleFlight offers decoded METARs and TAFs for airports along the route, colored by flight category. It also includes animated winds at cruise altitude, radar and satellite imagery on the map, and winds aloft tables.
How does SimpleFlight handle airspace information?
It displays Class B, C, and D airspace with floors and ceilings, highlighting those relevant to your altitude. Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) on or near the route are also checked against your planned time and altitude.
Can I use SimpleFlight for navigation?
No, SimpleFlight is explicitly stated as a planning aid and not for navigation. Data can be late, incomplete, or wrong, and ATC instructions always take precedence.
Does SimpleFlight have ads?
No, SimpleFlight is ad-free. The description explicitly states 'No ads. No tracking.' This ensures an uninterrupted planning experience for pilots.
What devices does SimpleFlight support?
SimpleFlight is available for iPhone and iPad, as indicated by its supported devices list.
How often is SimpleFlight updated?
The latest version of SimpleFlight was released on September 24, 2026, and the last update was also on September 24, 2026. This suggests a recent and potentially active development cycle.
