# Sky Briefing

> Pilot preflight weather and information app for airports worldwide. (iPhone/iPad app by Philippe Leybaert.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-briefing/id575888010 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Philippe Leybaert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059258050)
- Category: Productivity, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-11-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-briefing/id575888010/reviews.md

## What is Sky Briefing?

Sky Briefing is the perfect companion app for private and student pilots to check weather and other preflight information (NOTAMs, runway data, forecasts).

Features:

- Up-to-date weather observations and forecasts for over 40,000 airports worldwide
- Graphical representation of weather conditions
- Airport NOTAMs
- Runway and crosswind information
- Webcam images of nearby locations

## Key features

- Airport weather observations and forecasts
- Graphical weather representation
- NOTAMs
- Runway and crosswind data
- Webcam images

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-briefing/id575888010/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Nice interface, but app crashes on use

*2023-12-03, version 2.1.0*

The app crashes when I try to view webcams on both my iPhone and iPad.

### 5/5 — B737

*2023-09-29, version 2.1.0*

Great App, very useful.

### 3/5 — Webcams still crash

*2023-05-29, version 2.1.0*

Still number 1 complaint, when clicking webcam program crashes

### 4/5 — Incredibly Helpful App for UAS Pilots

*2022-02-11, version 2.1.0*

This is my go to app for quick status of ceiling heights wherever I happen to be flying. The near me feature is invaluable and keeps me from having to look up a bunch of individual locations etc. 

My only issue is that lately it seems to be crashing on my iPhone 11 Pro but I’m sure it will get worked out. 

Thanks for the great app!!

### 5/5 — 落ちる

*2021-12-30, version 2.1.0*

大変見易くよく使っていたのですが、起動できなくなってしまって困っています。

### 1/5 — Ne fonctionne pas sous IOS 15

*2021-12-17, version 2.1.0*

Bug au lancement

### 5/5 — Pilot in Massachusetts

*2021-10-18, version 2.1.0*

Love this app don’t know why it’s not working 
Please restore

### 5/5 — Awesome app but crashes on latest iOS

*2021-09-21*

Excellent, well polished app, been using it for years. Unfortunately, current version crashes on launch on latest iOS. If developer could update it, that'd be great, but it looks like they are no longer around.

### 3/5 — Webcam keeps crashing

*2021-06-27, version 2.1.0*

If it wasn’t for that, app would get 5 stars.

### 4/5 — Good app but webcam option crashes

*2021-06-20*

This is a good app on the whole but crashes when you select webcam on the airports, please fix many thanks

## Frequently asked questions about Sky Briefing

### What is Sky Briefing?

Sky Briefing is a free application designed for private and student pilots. It provides essential preflight information such as weather observations, forecasts, NOTAMs, and runway data for over 40,000 airports worldwide.

### Does Sky Briefing have ads?

No, Sky Briefing does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for pilots.

### What devices support Sky Briefing?

Sky Briefing is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to be a portable tool for pilots on the go.

### How often is Sky Briefing updated?

The latest version of Sky Briefing is 2.1.0, which was released on November 15, 2015. While the app has not been updated recently, it provides core preflight information.

### What is the age rating for Sky Briefing?

Sky Briefing has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals interested in aviation.

### Can I see graphical weather with Sky Briefing?

Yes, Sky Briefing offers a graphical representation of weather conditions. This visual aid helps pilots quickly understand complex weather patterns.

### What kind of airport data does Sky Briefing provide?

Sky Briefing provides comprehensive airport data including up-to-date weather observations and forecasts, NOTAMs, and specific runway and crosswind information.

### What is the user rating for Sky Briefing?

Sky Briefing has a rating of 3.9 stars based on 11 user ratings. This suggests a generally positive reception from its user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.0 — 2015-11-15

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

iOS9 fixes

Ability to reorganize the order of airports and group them in folders

### 2.0.1 — 2014-10-10

NOTE: This version crashes when launched on iOS9. A new version is currently in review by Apple and should be available in the next few days.

Optimized for iOS 8 and iPhone 6 (Plus)
More weather information, including visual wind overlay on airport layout
Highlighting of airports that exceed your personal limits
Map view of airport
Bug fixes

### 1.1.1 — 2012-12-20

Fixed crashes on iOS 5.x

### 1.1 — 2012-11-26

Option to use local times instead of UTC
Age of webcam images is now shown
Better handling of airports with limited weather data
Performance improvements
Bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2012-11-18

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-05.*