Best Aviation Weather.gov Apps

218+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated July 2026

WX Aviation Weather is the household name in aviation weather.gov, but it's far from the only option. We track 218+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Aviation Weather.gov

WX Aviation Weather#1

WX Aviation Weather by Imre Virag

METAR, TAF, NOTAM for Pilots
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.8(472 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access real-time aviation weather data, including METAR, TAF, and NOTAMs, for over 50,000 airports globally. This app offers decoded reports, PDF briefings, satellite maps, and powerful tools like twilight and flight time calculators, designed to help pilots plan safer flights.

ForeFlight Mobile EFB#2

ForeFlight Mobile EFB by ForeFlight, LLC

Intelligent Apps for Pilots
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.4😊(3.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#14in Weather
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This app simplifies flight planning, briefing, and filing for pilots. It offers interactive weather layers, detailed charts, and hazard awareness tools for enhanced situational awareness. Logbook features track flight hours and currency.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent flight planning and navigation tool
  • 🔒 Enhances safety and situational awareness
  • 👍 Comprehensive and user-friendly features
  • 👍 Seamless integration with avionics

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices
  • 🚫 Limited functionality for non-US/Canada users
Aviation Weather – METAR TAF#3

Aviation Weather – METAR TAF by Free-Flight-Aviation Ltd.

METAR TAF NOTAM – Pilot WX
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.5😞(1.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access real-time aviation weather reports, forecasts, and advisories worldwide. This app provides pilots with essential METAR, TAF, and NOTAM data for safer flight planning and execution. It includes detailed weather parameters and airport information.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Instant METAR lookup
  • 👍 Quick station search
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Useful app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Limit on favorites
  • 🐛 Slowpoke weather app
  • 🐛 Can't send a bug report

More Aviation Weather.gov apps to explore

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MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar
Doppler, NOAA & NWS Forecasts
Free

Get animated weather radar for your current location with up to two hours of loop data. Receive hyper-local, minute-by-minute rain alerts up to an hour in advance. Overlay various weather and environmental data layers for a comprehensive view.

Animated weather radarHyper-local rain alertsWind and frontal boundary layers
☀️ Weather
(1.1M)
free with in-app purchases
5
NOAA Aviation Live Sky Weather
NOAA Aviation Live Sky Weather
NOAA Aviation Live Sky Weather
by Andrea Bisegna
Free

Access real-time airport weather data from NOAA and NWS worldwide. Search for over 100,000 weather stations, view current conditions, wind, temperature, and flight categories. Offline access to last known observations is available.

Real-time airport weather dataGlobal weather station searchOffline observation access
☀️ Weather
(966)
free with in-app purchases
6
Garmin Pilot
Garmin Pilot
Garmin Pilot
Plan. File. Fly. Log.
Free

This app offers comprehensive tools for general aviation and corporate pilots, including flight planning, interactive maps, weather briefings, and navigation. It streamlines pre-flight preparation, filing, inflight navigation, and post-flight logging with an intuitive interface.

Pre-flight planning with aviation weather dataInteractive maps with track-up navigationFlight plan filing via Leidos Flight Service or DUATS
☀️ Weather
(4.1K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Windy.com
Windy.com
Windy.com
NOAA Radar, Hurricanes, Alerts
Free

This app offers advanced weather forecasting with over 50 detailed maps and 15 weather models, including live radar, satellite imagery, and hurricane tracking. It provides customizable alerts for storms, wind, and snow, making it ideal for outdoor activities and aviation.

Live weather radar & satelliteOver 50 weather maps15+ weather models
☀️ Weather
(77K)
free with in-app purchases
8
National Weather Forecast Data
National Weather Forecast Data
National Weather Forecast Data
NOAA Weather Point Forecast
Free

Access detailed weather forecasts from NOAA by tapping on a map. View 7-day forecasts, including summaries, wind, snow, and severe weather. Explore national weather service discussions and data from over 40,000 stations.

Interactive map for weather forecasts7-day NWS/NOAA spot forecastsNational Weather Service discussions
☀️ Weather
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Aviation weather - METAR & TAF
Aviation weather - METAR & TAF
Aviation weather - METAR & TAF
your flying weather
Free

Access global aviation weather reports, including decoded METAR and TAF messages. Customize units and view weather along flight routes. Save favorite stations for quick access.

Decoded METAR and TAF messagesCustomizable unitsFavorite station list
☀️ Weather
(569)
free with in-app purchases
10
NOAA Radar & Weather Forecast
NOAA Radar & Weather Forecast
NOAA Radar & Weather Forecast
Storm, Snow & Hurricane Radar
Free

Get hyper-accurate, real-time weather forecasts and radar maps with over 35 layers. Plan your days, weeks, or vacations with detailed hourly and extended forecasts, severe weather alerts, and tropical cyclone tracking.

35+ real-time weather layersTropical cyclone tracking14-day temperature and precipitation forecasts
☀️ Weather
(75K)
free with in-app purchases
11
AeroWeather Lite
AeroWeather Lite
AeroWeather Lite
Current and precise weather
Free

Access current and precise weather conditions (METAR) and forecasts (TAF) for airports worldwide. View data in raw or decoded formats, with offline access and customizable alerts. Ideal for aviation professionals and weather enthusiasts.

METAR and TAF weather dataRaw and decoded data formatsOffline weather data caching
☀️ Weather
(157)
free with in-app purchases
12
NWS Weather: Deep Weather
NWS Weather: Deep Weather
NWS Weather: Deep Weather
National Weather Service Data
Free

Gain in-depth meteorological insights and detailed reasoning behind your local weather forecast, sourced directly from NOAA/NWS experts. Understand the factors influencing weather changes to better anticipate and plan your activities. This app offers advanced weather details not commonly found elsewhere, presented in an easy-to-read format.

Detailed meteorological reasoningNational Weather Service Area Forecast DiscussionsAdvisories and warnings compilation
☀️ Weather
(4.5K)
freemium
13
FlyQ+ EFB
FlyQ+ EFB
FlyQ+ EFB
by APG Avionics, LLC
Free

This aviation app simplifies flying with integrated features like a glide ring, graphical weather, and a detailed global map. It offers advanced weather analysis, augmented reality situational awareness, and wireless data transfer to certified avionics. Track flights, analyze performance, and receive GPS anomaly detection for enhanced safety.

Global Digital Map with adjustable detail4D Predictive Weather analysisAugmented Reality (AR) situational awareness
🗺️ Navigation
(805)
free with in-app purchases
14
Minimums - METAR/TAF Analysis
Minimums - METAR/TAF Analysis
Minimums - METAR/TAF Analysis
Beautiful Aviation Weather
Free

This app analyzes aviation weather reports (METARs and TAFs) to determine if airport conditions meet your custom takeoff, landing, or alternate minimums. Set up personalized alerts for weather changes and view conditions on a map.

View METARs and TAFs for global airportsCheck custom takeoff, landing, and alternate minimumsCreate custom weather change alerts
☀️ Weather
(34)
free with in-app purchases
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FlyQ InSight
FlyQ InSight
FlyQ InSight
by APG Avionics, LLC
Free

This augmented reality aviation app uses your device's camera to overlay live video with markers for nearby airports, aiding navigation in poor weather or at night. It provides comprehensive airport and weather information, flight planning tools, and integrates with other versions of the app.

Augmented reality airport overlaysLive video with position markers2D top-down airport view
🗺️ Navigation
(79)
free
16
NOAA Weather Radar Live Map
NOAA Weather Radar Live Map
NOAA Weather Radar Live Map
Hurricane Tracker, Rain Alarm
Free

Get real-time weather forecasts, severe weather alerts, and detailed weather maps. Track storms, hurricanes, and precipitation with hourly and daily predictions. Stay informed about air quality, wind, and temperature for your location and worldwide.

Real-time weather radar mapsHourly and daily forecastsSevere weather alerts (tornadoes, hurricanes)
☀️ Weather
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Aviator Weather
Aviator Weather
Aviator Weather
METARs & TAFs - with widgets!
$1.99

Access live aviation weather reports, including METARs and TAFs, for thousands of airports worldwide. Plan flights with real-time data, perform E6B calculations, and view weather maps. Includes home screen widgets and an Apple Watch app for quick access.

Live METARs and TAFsLive NOTAMsD-ATIS support
☀️ Weather
(107)
free
18
AccuWeather: Weather Forecast
AccuWeather: Weather Forecast
AccuWeather: Weather Forecast
Local radar & storm tracker
Free

Get real-time weather alerts and hyperlocal forecasts with proven accuracy. Track severe weather events like hurricanes and snowstorms with live radar and detailed updates. Plan your day and stay informed about conditions affecting your safety and activities.

Hyperlocal precipitation forecastsRealFeel® temperatureLive radar and storm tracking
☀️ Weather
(1.5M)
free with in-app purchases
19
MyRadar Weather Radar Pro
MyRadar Weather Radar Pro
MyRadar Weather Radar Pro
Live Weather Radar & Forecast
$5.99

This app provides a fast and powerful live weather radar with animated forecasts. It offers various data layers like winds, frontal boundaries, earthquakes, hurricanes, aviation data, and wildfires. Receive proactive alerts for severe weather and hyper-local rainfall up to an hour in advance.

Live animated weather radarUp to two-hour radar loopMultiple data layers (winds, fronts, earthquakes)
☀️ Weather
(43K)
free with in-app purchases
20
StationWeather - METAR and TAF
StationWeather - METAR and TAF
StationWeather - METAR and TAF
Aviation Weather and Radar
Free

This app provides aviation-specific weather reports, including METARs, TAFs, ATIS, and NOTAMs, presented in an easily understandable format. It offers live radar, weather charts, and customizable filters to speed up weather briefings for pilots.

Decoded METAR and TAF reportsLive TAF breakdownSorted and filtered NOTAMs
☀️ Weather
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases