VFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder
Decode METARs and TAFs Fast
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Paste any METAR or TAF and get a clear, structured plain-English explanation. Works fully offline.
VFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder helps pilots and student pilots understand weather reports properly, not just look them up. Paste a METAR or TAF and get a structured plain-English explanation of every part.
Important: the app interface remains in English by design. That helps keep aviation terminology familiar, especially because much training material and ATC phraseology are commonly used in English.
What you can do:
- Paste any METAR or TAF and decode it immediately
- Detect report type automatically with no extra settings
- See wind, visibility, cloud, temperature, pressure, trend, and remarks clearly
- Follow each TAF forecast period and change group separately
- Keep unknown tokens visible instead of silently dropping them
- Store the last decoded reports locally
- Work fully offline with no account required
Built for practical understanding:
- Plain-English output rather than token expansion alone
- UK English throughout
- Clear uncertainty handling and confidence cues
- Helpful for training, revision, and day-to-day weather reading on the ground
Disclaimer:
This app is a learning and reference aid. It does not replace official aviation weather briefings, formal instruction, or approved sources. Always verify weather information through official channels before flight.
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Information
- Seller
- Ashley Poole
- Size
- 19.2 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Ashley Poole