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SkyVector vs Navigraph Charts: catalog facts
SkyVectorNavigraph Charts

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

Best for: Flight simulator enthusiasts who want current charts and nav data

Free

Free to use and supported by advertising.

Paid

Subscription service for flight simulation data and charts.

Web Windows, macOS
  • 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
  • Professional-style charts for flight simulation
  • Current navigation data
All 3 strengths for Navigraph Charts
  • Professional-style charts for flight simulation
  • Current navigation data
  • Integrated flight planning
  • Browser only and needs a connection
  • Contract fuel prices require an account
  • Subscription and account required
  • For simulation, not real-world navigation
Web application Downloadable app, Hosted service
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline
Sources for SkyVector

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for Navigraph Charts

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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