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SkyVector vs ForeFlight: catalog facts
SkyVectorForeFlight

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ForeFlight web planner with a flight list, flight plan form and weather map on a desktop monitorForeFlight web map with an aeronautical chart, radar overlay and a route across the northeastern United States

Best for: Pilots planning flights on aeronautical charts in the browser

Best for: Pilots flying with an iPad who want one app for planning and in-flight reference

Free

Free to use and supported by advertising.

Paid

Paid subscription plans for individual pilots and operators.

Web iOS, Web
  • Sectional, IFR enroute, approach and helicopter charts in one place
  • Current weather and fuel prices on the map
All 4 strengths for SkyVector
  • Sectional, IFR enroute, approach and helicopter charts in one place
  • Current weather and fuel prices on the map
  • Shows drone operating area notices
  • No account needed for basic planning
  • Planning, weather, charts and logbook in a single app
  • Also usable in a web browser
All 4 strengths for ForeFlight
  • Planning, weather, charts and logbook in a single app
  • Also usable in a web browser
  • Optional Jeppesen charts and runway analysis add-ons
  • Plans for individuals as well as flight departments
  • Browser only and needs a connection
  • Contract fuel prices require an account
  • Mobile app is iPad and iPhone only
  • Requires a paid subscription
Web application Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline
Sources for SkyVector

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for ForeFlight

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.