Best Flight Planning Apps

Navigraph Charts

by Navigraph

Free

This app provides comprehensive aviation charts and navigation data for flight simulation. It offers worldwide IFR and VFR chart coverage, updated regularly, and integrates seamlessly with popular flight simulators. Features include moving maps, weather overlays, and annotation tools to enhance the simulated flight experience.

iFlightPlanner

Web and mobile flight planning

Free

This app offers comprehensive flight planning tools for pilots in the United States, accessible on web, iPad, and iPhone. It features auto-routing, weather briefs, navigation logs, and one-touch flight plan filing and closing.

Earthmate

Text and Navigate with inReach

Free

Connect your satellite communicator to your mobile device for text messaging, navigation, and trip planning. Access offline maps, track your location, and share your adventures globally. Stay connected and safe on any outdoor expedition.

Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker)

Create ICAO Flight Plans

Free

Easily create ICAO-formatted flight plans with this app. Store aircraft details and link them to multiple plans. Generate PDF versions for authorities and utilize a beta map function for route planning and airport searches.

FlyCharts - Sim Flight Planner

Flight planner for simulator

Free

This app provides flight simulation enthusiasts with advanced tools for planning and navigating flights. It offers realistic performance data, global charts, and live simulator tracking with a moving map for both VFR and IFR routes.

Garmin Clipboard™

Team App

Free

This app empowers coaches to remotely train athletes by sending custom workouts to their devices. It provides insights into team training and recovery, and facilitates communication through notes and announcements.

Flight Board

Track Delay & Canceled Flights

Free

Get real-time updates on flight statuses, including delays and cancellations. This app provides detailed information for any flight at over 16,000 airports worldwide, helping you stay informed and on time.

Altimate Pilot Flight Planning

Weather, METAR, NOTAM, Logbook

Free

This app is an all-in-one flight companion for private pilots, integrating weather, flight planning, navigation, and a digital logbook. It offers features like a Flyability Score, AI copilot, and expiry tracking to simplify pre-flight preparation and in-flight operations.

Garmin Alpha

by Garmin

Free

Track your dog's movements using cellular technology and your smartphone. This app works with a compatible Garmin dog tracking system to provide real-time location data and navigation features.

Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker

Flight Radar & Live Tracker

Free

Track live air traffic with real-time flight data, including altitude, speed, and destination. Explore flights in 3D, use augmented reality to identify aircraft overhead, and get detailed airport information with weather reports. Set custom alerts for specific flights.