Flying Upwind vs Globe Stations

Flying Upwind is a free weather briefing tool built for general aviation pilots. Get the weather data you need for flight planning — all in one place, at a glance. WINDS ALOFT Hourly wind speed, direction, and temperature at every altitude from surface to FL140+. Visualize wind profiles with interactive 3D ribbon and particle views. AIRPORT BRIEFING Decoded METARs and TAFs for nearby airports with flight category color coding (VFR/MVFR/IFR/LIFR). See current conditions and forecast timelines at a glance. HAZARD AWARENESS Active TFRs, SIGMETs, AIRMETs, and NOTAMs plotted on an interactive tactical map with NEXRAD radar and Windy wind overlay. NWS FORECASTS Local NWS area forecast discussions, hourly forecasts, and weather alerts for your location. FEATURES Winds aloft from surface to FL180+ with hourly resolution 3D wind visualization (ribbon and particle modes) Decoded METAR current conditions cards Decoded TAF forecast timeline with flight category coding NEXRAD radar and Windy wind map overlays TFR map with details and fly-to navigation SIGMET and AIRMET hazard polygons Filtered NOTAMs per airport NWS area forecast discussions Works on phone, tablet, and desktop No account required, completely free

Globe Stations is a fast, interactive global aviation weather map built for pilots. Switch between: Stations view: color-coded airport weather dots with quick lookup by ICAO/IATA SIGWX view: significant weather polygons with highlight and tap-to-open details Key features: Live METAR and TAF station information SIGWX/SIGMET overlays with hazard-focused visualization NOTAM + SNOWTAM retrieval in station info Smooth globe navigation with center-point targeting Control Center for quick refresh/clear and overlay control Globe Stations is designed to give you rapid weather awareness before and during flight planning. Always cross-check with official aviation sources. Not intended as the sole source for operational decisions. Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability Globe Stations is provided for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or availability of any data displayed in the app (including METAR, TAF, NOTAM, SNOWTAM, SIGWX, and SIGMET information). Data may be delayed, incomplete, or contain errors. By using this app, you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for verifying all information against official, current aviation sources before making any operational decisions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Globe Stations and its developers disclaim liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damages arising from use of, or reliance on, data provided by the app.