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SkyVector vs RocketRoute: catalog facts
SkyVectorRocketRoute

Screenshots

Tablet flight planning screen with departure and arrival fields and a route drawn over a map

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

Best for: Pilots and operators filing flight plans internationally

Free

Free to use and supported by advertising.

Paid

Paid service; pricing is not listed on the homepage.

Web Android, iOS
  • 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
  • Worldwide flight plan preparation and filing
  • Approach plates for EUROCONTROL and ICAO regions
All 3 strengths for RocketRoute
  • Worldwide flight plan preparation and filing
  • Approach plates for EUROCONTROL and ICAO regions
  • Options for private pilots through to airlines
  • Browser only and needs a connection
  • Contract fuel prices require an account
  • Much of the offering is aimed at commercial operators
  • Pricing is not published on the homepage
Web application Downloadable app, Hosted service
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 RocketRoute

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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