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Best Weather Apps for Pilots - Easy METAR and TAF Access

Whether you're flying commercially, planning a general aviation trip, or just keeping an eye on your favourite airports, having access to reliable METAR, TAF, and NOTAM data is essential.

If you’re searching for the best weather apps for pilots, look no further than the Airfield Watch app!

A powerful FREE aviation weather and NOTAM tool, built for iPhone and iPad users.

All-in-One METAR and TAF App

The Airfield Watch app gives you precise, real-time METAR, TAF and NOTAM data pulled directly from global operational flight sources (from the creators of skybook).

Designed with pilots in mind, but just as useful for flight planners, aviation professionals and enthusiasts, whether you’re on the move, or relaxing at home, it’s your go-to app for quick and reliable briefings.

With an intuitive design, you can:

Add up to 50 preferred airfields
Instantly switch between METAR, TAF and NOTAM views
View TAF as a scrolling timeline with colour coded Wx severity
Filtered conditions by VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR
Quickly check wind, visibility, cloud and weather state

Build Your Airfield Network

Organise your operations your way, by grouping airports into up to 10 custom airfield groups. Perfect for sorting by region, route, or airport category.

You can also set custom alerts for each airfield or group of airfields, including weather or NOTAM changes, so you're always in the know. (Pro & Premium feature)

Plan Routes with Quick Brief

The incredibly helpful Quick Brief tool offers a map-based view to quickly plan your flight route and view live weather and NOTAMs across en route airports.

With symbols clearly marking conditions, it helps you spot issues before they become problems. (Premium feature)

Smart NOTAM Tracking – Included Free

Unlike many aviation weather apps, Airfield Watch includes NOTAMs totally free with every version.

Set NOTAM alerts by severity or keyword
Filter by Critical, Warning, or Normal
Stay informed with latest NOTAM updates at your key locations

Decoded aviation weather at a glance

The Airfield Watch app breaks down raw METAR and TAF data into readable info:

METAR: trend data, time, temp, dew point, sun index, humidity, raw view

TAF: forecast windows, change type, probability, wind, raw view

And with unit customisation, you can match your preferred metrics for speed, visibility, pressure, and more.

decoded metar, taf and weather trends

Why pilots choose the Airfield Watch app

From commercial airline crew to private pilots and flight planners, the Airfield Watch app supports your decision making with accurate, timely data and user-friendly features.

Built by the aviation data specialists behind skybook, this app combines professional-grade information with accessibility for everyday use.

Why not also take a look at the Airfield Watch OCC monitoring tool, designed specifically for professional use in flight operations for improving situational awareness on the ground.