Aviation Weather and Flight Planning Tools

Aviation Weather Source provided by SkyVector.com

SkyVector is a website that provides flight planning tools, aeronautical charts, and other aviation information: 

• Flight planning: SkyVector's flight planning suite combines aeronautical mapping with weather and data overlays, airport information, and FBO listings. 

• Aeronautical charts: SkyVector provides worldwide aeronautical charts. 

• Weather: SkyVector provides live updates on weather patterns, including local, regional, and national weather. 

• Airport information: SkyVector provides information about airport conditions. 

• Fuel prices: SkyVector allows users to check fuel prices. 

• Drone pilots: SkyVector is a visual tool that helps remote pilots determine if they can fly in certain airspace safely and legally.

Windy.com is a weather service that provides: 

• Weather data: Observed and forecasted weather, including temperature, pressure, relative humidity, and cloud base 

• Interactive maps: Over 50 global maps that display weather data, airports, paragliding spots, and weather webcams 

• Advanced forecasting: Uses machine learning models to analyze current and past weather patterns 

• Real-time updates: Provides early warnings for severe weather and personalized predictions 

The Aviation Weather Center (AWC) is a National Weather Service (NWS) center that provides weather forecasts and information for air travel: 

• Mission

  The AWC's mission is to provide pilots with the most accurate and up-to-date weather information to help ensure safe and efficient flight 

• The AWC issues products such as: 

  • Significant Meteorological Information (SIGMETs) 

  • Airmen's Meteorological Information (AIRMETs) 

  • Area Forecasts 

  • Upper-air prognostic charts 

  • Traffic Flow Management (TFM) Convective Forecast (TCF) 

  • Extended TCF (eTCF)