Best Winds Aloft Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good winds aloft apps. We benchmark 249+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Winds Aloft Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1WindsAloftProWindsAloftProFree3.0★ (3)NoNoMay 2026
2UAV ForecastUAV ForecastFree4.6★ (3.3K)NoYesAug 2026
3NOAA Aviation Live Sky WeatherNOAA Aviation Live Sky WeatherFree4.5★ (967)YesYesJul 2026
4Windy.app — Wind, Tides, RadarWindy.app — Wind, Tides, RadarFree4.7★ (73K)NoYesAug 2026
5Wind Speed Forecast AppWind Speed Forecast AppFree4.7★ (4.1K)YesYesAug 2026
6Windy.comWindy.comFree4.8★ (78K)NoYesAug 2026
7FAB WindsFAB WindsFreeNoNoAug 2026
8True Wind ProTrue Wind ProFreeNoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Winds Aloft

WindsAloftPro#1

WindsAloftPro by Tremont Air, LLC

Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
3.0(3 ratings)
Free
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This app calculates winds aloft for U.S. locations, providing data from 5000 to 39000 feet. It can also display crosswinds along your route and allows manual adjustment of climb and descent biases for various aircraft.

UAV Forecast#2

UAV Forecast by Matthew LLOYD

Weather for drones
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.6😞(3.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#36in Weather
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This app provides a comprehensive weather forecast and flight condition analysis for drone pilots. It includes hyperlocal wind data, GPS satellite information, solar activity, and no-fly zones. Get color-coded "Good To Fly" or "Not Good To Fly" assessments with customizable thresholds.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great planning tool
  • 👍 Useful and well-designed
  • 🚀 Excellent app for UAV pilots
  • 👍 Fantastic tool

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate weather data
  • 🐛 Not accurate at all
  • 🐛 Fake weather data shown
NOAA Aviation Live Sky Weather#3

NOAA Aviation Live Sky Weather by Andrea Bisegna

Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.5😐(967 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 💡 Helpful weather information and insights
  • 🚁 Useful for pilots and drone operators

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 📺 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🔍 Small font size and lack of zoom/resize options

More Winds Aloft apps to explore

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Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
#1 Fishing, boating & sailing
Free

This app provides detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for various outdoor activities. It offers historical data, real-time alerts, and a community feature for sharing conditions. Ideal for surfers, sailors, and other wind sports enthusiasts.

Wind report, forecast, and statisticsWind alert and storm warningsWeather history (2012-2024)
☀️ Weather
(73K)
freemium
5
Wind Speed Forecast App
Wind Speed Forecast App
Wind Speed Forecast App
NOAA Wind & Weather Forecast
Free

Get detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for any location. Access NOAA data, wind station information, and weather overlays. A premium subscription unlocks hourly forecasts, high-resolution satellite imagery, and extended forecast models.

7-Day NOAA Weather ForecastPoint & Zone Forecasts40,000+ Wind Stations
☀️ Weather
(4.1K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Windy.com
Windy.com
Windy.com
NOAA Weather Radar & Hurricane
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
(78K)
free with in-app purchases
7
FAB Winds
FAB Winds
FAB Winds
Calculate ballistic winds
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
True Wind Pro
True Wind Pro
True Wind Pro
by Paulina Praciak
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
9
Wind Forecast App
Wind Forecast App
Wind Forecast App
Detailed Wind Information
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
10
AirCalc
AirCalc
AirCalc
by Tailwind Software
Free
$4.99 | 100% OFF

This app displays relative wind information, including components for crosswind and head/tail wind. It calculates pressure altitude, density altitude, and true airspeed using various inputs. Wind speed and direction are computed from airspeed, heading, GPS track, and groundspeed.

Relative wind arrow displayCrosswind and head/tail wind componentsPressure and density altitude calculation
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
free
11
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
12
KWind
KWind
KWind
Your live wind companion
Free

This app provides real-time wind data, personalized alerts, and detailed spot information for wind sports enthusiasts. Plan your sessions with live conditions, historical trends, and tide details.

Live wind dataWind notificationsSpot guides
☀️ Weather
(0)
free
13
F3F Wind
F3F Wind
F3F Wind
BLE Anemometer App
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
14
myWind
myWind
myWind
by Alex Veilleux
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
15
SkyBrief - Preflight Tool
SkyBrief - Preflight Tool
SkyBrief - Preflight Tool
by Rohith Velmurugan
Free

This app provides comprehensive preflight weather briefings, route planning, and weight & balance calculations for general aviation pilots. It summarizes conditions, highlights hazards, and assesses flight risks to ensure safe departures. Supports custom aircraft profiles and personal minimums.

Weather briefings with AI summariesRoute planning with hazard highlightingWeight & balance calculations
☀️ Weather
(13)
free
16
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
17
WindRose
WindRose
WindRose
Wind radar
Free

Monitor wind intensity and duration for the next 12 hours. Understand land wind patterns to infer sea conditions. Essential for planning outdoor activities and maritime endeavors.

Wind intensity trackingWind duration forecast12-hour wind evolution
☀️ Weather
(0)
free
18
Windmate App
Windmate App
Windmate App
Forecast for Surfers
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
19
Hey Nora - It's Windy
Hey Nora - It's Windy
Hey Nora - It's Windy
One App for Everything
Free

This app provides real-time wind data, forecasts tailored to your gear, and social features to see who's out on the water. It includes webcams, radar, and lightning alerts to help you plan your next session. Get notified when conditions are perfect.

Live wind station dataGear-specific forecastsSee who's rigging up
☀️ Weather
(0)
free with in-app purchases
20
WindCalc
WindCalc
WindCalc
by Starpath Corp
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)

FAQ about Winds Aloft

What are the best winds aloft apps for iPhone?
WindsAloftPro tops our winds aloft apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 3.0-star average from 3 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top winds aloft apps we rank are free to download, including WindsAloftPro and UAV Forecast.
WindsAloftPro has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 249+ winds aloft apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
WindsAloftPro calculates winds aloft for U.S. locations. The specific geographic coverage within the U.S. is not detailed, but it is designed for domestic flight planning.
WindsAloftPro provides wind data for altitudes ranging from 5000 feet up to 39000 feet, covering a significant portion of the typical flight envelope.