# XAirports — A X-Plane companion app.

> X-Plane flight simulator companion app for iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Udo Thiel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xairports/id551146727 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Udo Thiel](https://appshunter.io/developer/551147390)
- Category: Games, Simulation
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.2 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-08-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xairports/id551146727/reviews.md

## What is XAirports?

XAirports turns your iPad/iPhone into a 2nd monitor to use in conjunction with the flight simulator X-Plane. 

The app comes with a database of all 35000 airports together with the associated ATC, VOR and ILS frequencies. Important flight parameters can be set during flight and sent via Wi-Fi to X-Plane, avoiding the need to memorize data or pause the simulator. Parameters that can be transmitted:

- COM and NAV frequencies (ATC, ILS, VOR)
- position of your aircraft on an airport (on a runway or 3/10 nm at approach)
- Auto-Pilot and Transponder settings (AUX in-App Purchase)
- Thrust, Flaps, Trims, Brakes, Landing gear (HUD in-App Purchase)

The app can also display a lot of flight parameters in real-time:

- interactive flight tracking of the player aircraft, up to 7 AI aircraft, all 34000 airports and 9000 VOR
- 1500 Navigation and SID/STAR charts (subject to online availability, internet connection required, AUX in-app purchase). 
- Thrust, Flaps, Trims, Brakes, Landing gear, Position, Altitude, Speed (FlyHUD iAP)

*SUPPORTED FLIGHT SIMULATORS
-X-Plane 9.70
-X-Plane 10
-X-Plane 11
-running on Mac, Linux, Windows
-no X-Plane plug-in installation required!

## Key features

- Second monitor for X-Plane
- Airport database with frequencies
- Real-time flight parameter control
- Interactive flight tracking
- Navigation and SID/STAR charts
- Auto-Pilot and Transponder settings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expansion 1: AUX Controls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Expansion 2: Fly / HUD | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 36)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xairports/id551146727/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Impossible to connect to xplane11

*2025-09-30, version 3.2.14*

Like I said, I tried the auto search as well as filling out the ip and port and nothing works. Also I wanted to try the airport database feature but pressing try out caused the app to crash. I purchased that additional package then only for the plates I needed to be missing.

### 1/5 — Völlig veraltet!

*2023-07-01, version 3.2.14*

Charts von 2017! App nicht auf den neusten Stand gebracht! Das Geld nicht wert!

### 4/5 — Très pratique

*2022-09-19, version 3.2.14*

Je l'utilise depuis 4 mois et j'en suis très content. Il me sert de moving map mais il est aussi utile pour rentrer les fréquences VOR ILS et de COM directement de l'Ipad à Xplane. Il suffit d'un clic. Il contient les fréquences de quasiment tous les aéroports.Seul regret, les FIX ne sont pas intégrées et le plan de vol n'est pas affiché. MAJ 2022, l’app plante dès que je clique sur une épingle rouge sur la map alors que je suis mon avion. Heureusement, quand je fais une recherche par aéroport, les infos s’affichent sans plantage.
MAJ: L’application fonctionnera t-elle avec X-Plane 12 ? Ça ne semble pas le cas actuellement.

### 5/5 — Update need

*2021-10-15, version 3.2.14*

Thank you for application but update please Navdata and chart map SID,STAR and etc

### 3/5 — Crashes using favorites

*2021-02-01, version 3.2.14*

App (iPhone) crashes if you pull up an airport from favorites.  As long as you type out the ICAO in the search, it works. I only use this to pull up ILS codes so I can't comment on connection with sim. If this is fixed 5 starts

Edit: iPad version seems to not have the crashing issue from the favorites list.  

Both still save a lot of time not having to look up an airport ILS info and having to DL the PDF chart.

### 4/5 — Pretty good

*2020-09-22, version 3.2.14*

Be very careful about purchasing the in-app purchase: Only very major airports seem to have landing charts.

### 5/5 — Great iPad app for X-Plane

*2020-06-29, version 3.2.14*

Very nice and useful app for the home cockpit.
Best of all is the customer service.
Thanks

### 5/5 — Useful app and kind support

*2020-06-25, version 3.2.14*

I have not yet totally explored the app, but it seems to do what it says. I put 5 stars because Udo has been very kind, reactive and patient to help me solve my connections difficulties. Considering the cost of the app, he really deserves the 5 stars.

### 4/5 — App Crashes

*2019-11-03, version 3.2.14*

Solid app but it crashes constantly.

### 1/5 — Won't connect.

*2019-05-22, version 3.2.14*

Will not connect despite following the instructions to the letter. Very disappointed.

## Frequently asked questions about XAirports

### What does XAirports do?

XAirports transforms your iPad or iPhone into a secondary display for the X-Plane flight simulator. It provides access to a comprehensive database of airports, including ATC, VOR, and ILS frequencies. You can also control important flight parameters and view real-time flight data directly from your mobile device.

### What are the key features of XAirports?

Key features include a database of over 35,000 airports with frequencies, the ability to set COM and NAV frequencies, view aircraft position on an airport map, and control Auto-Pilot and Transponder settings via in-app purchases. It also offers real-time flight tracking and navigation charts.

### How much does XAirports cost?

The base application is free to download. However, certain advanced features like Auto-Pilot and Transponder settings, and HUD (Heads-Up Display) functionality for thrust, flaps, trims, brakes, and landing gear are available as in-app purchases. Navigation charts also require an in-app purchase and an internet connection.

### What flight simulators and operating systems are supported?

XAirports is designed to work with X-Plane versions 9.70, 10, and 11. It supports simulators running on Mac, Linux, and Windows operating systems. No additional X-Plane plug-in installation is required.

### What are common use cases for XAirports?

Common use cases include reducing the need to memorize flight data by setting frequencies directly from your mobile device, improving situational awareness with real-time aircraft tracking on a map, and enhancing immersion by controlling flight parameters like Auto-Pilot and Transponder settings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.14 — 2018-10-22

- fixed a problem that could potentially crash the app on iPhones running iOS 12
- improved network connection code

### 3.2.13 — 2018-07-23

- fixed crash on iOS 11.1 at app start

### 3.2.12 — 2018-07-05

- Airport Database: source updated from X-Plane 11.21
- AUX IAP: Airport Charts improvements
- small stuff

### 3.2.11 — 2017-06-05

added: sectionals, TAC, Heli, Jet and Victor charts thanks to faa.gov (US, Canada and Caribbean only)
minor fixes and improvements

### 3.2.10 — 2016-07-03

- replaced occurrences of 'SkyVector' with 'Custom Overlay' due to complaints about trademark infringement.
- removed ability to download the SkyVector tile server URL from iCloud due to complaints about intellectual property.
- the app does not contain the abilty to display SkyVector overlays out of the box anymore due to complaints about intellectual property.
- added ability to add custom overlays by manually entering the proper URL into "Preferences > Map > URL". Note: support requests regarding this URL are ignored. This feature is meant to be for private use, ask a friend or the internet on how to use it. The developer is not liable for anything you do with this feature.

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