Flight Planning Resources
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Whether you're a student pilot preparing for your first solo or a seasoned aviator planning a cross-country trip, having the right tools makes all the difference. Below is a curated list of the most helpful Flight Planning resources — including fuel price trackers, flight planners, real-time weather tools, and official FAA forms — to help make your next flight smoother, safer, and more efficient.
- Aviation Fuel Prices:
- 100LL.com – Continuously updated fuel prices at airports across the U.S.
- AirNav.com – Fuel prices, airport information, and flight planning tools for U.S. airports.
- GlobalAir.com – Interactive fuel price map with 100LL and Jet-A prices across the country.
- IATA Jet Fuel Price Monitor – Weekly updated global jet fuel price averages and charts.
- Magellan Jets Fuel Tracker – Monthly average pricing at North American FBOs.
- Online Flight Planning and Charts:
- SkyVector.com – Popular online VFR/IFR chart tool with airport data and NOTAMs.
- VFRMap.com – Simple, mobile-friendly charts with airport data and some weather.
- FltPlan.com – Free FAA-authorized planning, filing, and weather briefing service with mobile apps.
- SimBrief.com – High-fidelity virtual flight planner with real-time weather, routing, and fuel calculations.
- ForeFlight.com – Professional-grade flight planning and weather app for iOS devices.
- AOPA Flight Planner – Web-based route and range planning with overlays and airport info.
- Weather:
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center – METARs, TAFs, GFA, SIGMETs, and more from the FAA/NOAA.
- 1800wxbrief.com – Free FAA-authorized weather and flight planning system by Leidos.
- ForeFlight Weather – Aviation-optimized forecast data and inflight updates (subscription-based).
- WeatherSpork.com – Strategic route-oriented weather planning for pilots.
- Windy.com – Global weather map with winds, clouds, and aviation layers.
- NavCanada.ca – Aviation weather and NOTAMs for Canadian pilots.
- Flight Tracker:
- FlightAware.com – Free real-time flight tracking with historical data and airport info.
- FlightRadar24.com – Real-time tracking with aircraft details, apps for Android and iOS.
- TFRs (Temporary Flight Restrictions):
- FAA TFR Map – Interactive map showing current U.S. TFRs.
- FAA TFR List – Text list of all current TFRs issued by the FAA.
- Flight Planning Forms:
- FAA Form 7233-4 (ICAO) – Required for international flights; recommended for all.
- FAA Form 7233-1 (Domestic) – For VFR/IFR domestic-only U.S. flights.
- Dax's VFR Planning Form – A printable PDF form for planning VFR flights.