Making weather easy
Finding reports and forecasts on ForeFlight
Tablet-based electronic flight bag applications such as ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot have revolutionized the way we fly. If you aren’t using one in training, you should start.
ForeFlight is a leader in EFB apps for the iPad. Here are two ways to get METARs and TAFs on the app.
Maps page
Most pilots seem to focus on the Maps page, and a lot of functions are available here. To find METARs and TAFs on the map page:
- Tap on the Maps page icon along the bottom black bar.
- Tap on the airport you want to view.
- In the information box, tap either METAR or Forecast to get the applicable weather.
Airports page
The Airport tab includes access to everything you need to know about an airport, including weather, airport data, fuel prices, approach plates, and more. To get METARs and TAFs on the Airports page:
- Tap on the Airports page icon along the bottom black bar.
- Search for the airport in question in the upper right.
- In the middle of the page tap on Weather, the second tab.
- Tap on either METAR or Forecast to get the information.
Ian J. Twombly
Ian J. Twombly is senior content producer for AOPA Media.
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