# VFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder — Decode METARs and TAFs Fast

> Decode METARs and TAFs Fast (iPhone/iPad app by Ashley Poole.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vfr-wise-metar-and-taf-decoder/id6762112173 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ashley Poole](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888622235)
- Category: Utilities, Weather
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vfr-wise-metar-and-taf-decoder/id6762112173/reviews.md

## What is VFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder?

VFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder helps pilots and student pilots understand weather reports properly, not just look them up. Paste a METAR or TAF and get a structured plain-English explanation of every part.

Important: the app interface remains in English by design. That helps keep aviation terminology familiar, especially because much training material and ATC phraseology are commonly used in English.

What you can do:
- Paste any METAR or TAF and decode it immediately
- Detect report type automatically with no extra settings
- See wind, visibility, cloud, temperature, pressure, trend, and remarks clearly
- Follow each TAF forecast period and change group separately
- Keep unknown tokens visible instead of silently dropping them
- Store the last decoded reports locally
- Work fully offline with no account required

Built for practical understanding:
- Plain-English output rather than token expansion alone
- UK English throughout
- Clear uncertainty handling and confidence cues
- Helpful for training, revision, and day-to-day weather reading on the ground

Disclaimer:
This app is a learning and reference aid. It does not replace official aviation weather briefings, formal instruction, or approved sources. Always verify weather information through official channels before flight.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2026-08-27

Improved layout and design for a clearer, faster METAR and TAF decoding experience.

### 1.2 — 2026-07-19

Interface improvements and feedback gathering

### 1.1 — 2026-04-20

Add more locales to listing

### 1.0 — 2026-04-16

No release notes.

## More apps by Ashley Poole

- [VFR Wise E6B Flight Computer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vfr-wise-e6b-flight-computer/id6761283293)
- [VFR Wise Logbook & PLOG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vfr-wise-logbook-and-plog/id6761390818)

All apps by Ashley Poole: https://appshunter.io/developer/1888622235

## Related topics

[metar decoder](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/metar-decoder) · [modern metar widget](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/modern-metar-widget) · [gotime grid](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gotime-grid)

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