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17.3

April 2025

ForeFlight 17.3 includes the FAA Cameras map layer, Dark Mode app icon support, FIR/UIR NOTAMs in the Airspace Detail view, a maximum age setting for Reported Turbulence reports, and more.

Pro Plus

FAA Cameras Map Layer

Get real-time visibility and runway insights from 500+ FAA WeatherCams across 24 U.S. states.

All Plans

Dark Mode App Icon

ForeFlight’s app icon now supports Dark Mode on iOS and iPadOS 18 and above.

All Plans

New Zealand Support

Access Aeropath-sourced charts, procedures, and documents for the New Zealand region.

Release Notes

Release Notes

FAA Cameras Map Layer

  • Make more informed go/no-go decisions with live views from over 500 FAA WeatherCams in 24 US states providing visibility into real-time weather and runway conditions.
  • Access cameras at the top of Airports > Info for airports with on-field cameras, or enable the Cameras map layer to find available feeds on the map, represented by camera icons with arrows indicating the direction of each camera view.
  • Tap on a camera icon to preview its latest images in the Maps sidebar, and tap any image to open it in a larger window with zoom support as well as details about the direction of each view and the age of the current image, which is usually less than 30 minutes.
  • The full Cameras window also allows you to compare the latest images with corresponding "Clear Day" reference images using a toggle in the top-right corner of the window.
  • Camera images along your route are automatically downloaded for offline access when you Pack for a flight.
  • The majority of camera sites are located in Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, and the western CONUS, but new cameras will automatically become available as the FAA installs them.
  • The Cameras map layer is available with ForeFlight Pro subscriptions and above.

Reported Turbulence: Maximum Age Setting

  • Hide older turbulence reports with a new setting to limit the maximum age of the Reported Turbulence layer.
  • The Turbulence Max Age setting is available in the Map Settings menu as well as More > Settings > Map View for all accounts with access to Reported Turbulence.
  • The default setting is 6 hours, with additional settings for 4 and 2 hours to show only the most recent turbulence reports.
  • Reported Turbulence is available to individuals with ForeFlight Pro and Performance plans after registering a Sentry or Sentry Plus device on ForeFlight Web. Business customers may contact ForeFlight Sales to inquire about Reported Turbulence.

Airport Tab in ForeFlight Web

  • Access airport information more directly with a dedicated tab in ForeFlight Web on the web with easier access to airport information and airport search.

NOTAMs in ARTCC/FIR Details

  • NOTAMs that relate to airspace within an FIR/UIR are now quickly viewable on the map from each one’s Airspace Detail view.
  • Tap-hold on an FIR/UIR on the map and tap Details next to the airspace name in the list, then tap NOTAMs to review all notices for that facility.

Expanded Airport Contacts

  • Access more detailed airport contact information in Airports > Info > Contacts.
  • In addition to name, phone number, and address information, the list of airport contacts now supports fax and clickable websites and email addresses.

Dark Mode App Icon

  • ForeFlight's app icon now supports Dark Mode on iOS/iPadOS 18 and above.

New Zealand Support

  • Plan and fly in New Zealand with Aeropath-sourced charts, procedures, and documents.
  • Pilots with the New Zealand subscription region can access VFR and IFR enroute charts, procedure and aerodrome charts, as well as AIP, AIC, and supplemental documents.
  • Enable the New Zealand chart and procedure downloads in More > Downloads > Regions > New Zealand.
  • New or existing ForeFlight customers can add the New Zealand region to their subscription on ForeFlight's website to access this data.