# CaptainVFR > Plan, navigate & track VFR flights with METAR, TAF & NOTAMs Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.captainvfr.captainvfr](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.captainvfr.captainvfr) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.captainvfr.captainvfr` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Quality Unit - **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION - **Downloads:** 520 - **Version:** 1.0.8 - **Last updated:** 2025-08-21 - **First published:** 2025-07-24 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 92 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-09 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.captainvfr.captainvfr) - **Website:** [https://captainvfr.com/](https://captainvfr.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://captainvfr.com/privacy-policy/](https://captainvfr.com/privacy-policy/) ## Description CaptainVFR is the VFR flight planning and navigation companion for pilots, combining professional-grade tools with an intuitive interface. Whether you're a student pilot or seasoned aviator,
CaptainVFR provides everything you need for safe and efficient VFR flying.

✈️ COMPREHENSIVE FLIGHT PLANNING
• Create detailed VFR flight plans with point-and-click route building
• Multi-leg support with unlimited waypoints
• Weight & balance calculations
• Fuel planning with reserves and consumption estimates

🗺️ INTERACTIVE AVIATION MAPS
• High-resolution maps with multiple layers (OpenStreetMap) with offline capability
• Real-time GPS tracking with moving map display
• Complete airspace visualization with classifications and altitude limits
• Thousands of airports with runway details and communication frequencies
• VORs, NDBs, reporting points, and custom waypoints
• Smart touch controls with smooth zoom and pan

🌤️ REAL-TIME WEATHER SERVICES
• Live METAR and TAF data with automatic updates
• Decoded weather interpretation in plain language
• Color-coded VFR/IFR conditions at a glance

📍 IN-FLIGHT NAVIGATION
• Live GPS position tracking with breadcrumb trail
• Dynamic heading, speed, and altitude display
• Cross-track error monitoring
• Direct-to navigation to any waypoint
• Real-time ETA calculations for entire flight plan
• QNH altitude setting for accurate elevation

📱 POWERFUL OFFLINE CAPABILITIES
• Download maps and aviation data for offline use
• Full flight planning functionality without internet
• Smart caching of frequently used areas
• Offline GPS navigation and tracking
• Access to all calculators and tools offline

🛩️ AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT
• Create and manage multiple aircraft profiles
• Performance data for accurate planning
• Weight & balance configurations
• Fuel consumption profiles
• Equipment and avionics tracking

📊 PILOT CALCULATORS & TOOLS
• Wind correction and crosswind components
• Density altitude calculations
• Cloud base estimations
• Fuel conversion utilities
• Custom checklists for all flight phases

🔒 SAFETY FEATURES
• Weather minimums alerts

DATA SOURCES:
• Map data from OpenStreetMap contributors
• Aviation data from OurAirports database
• Airspace information from OpenAIP
• Real-time weather from official sources

CaptainVFR is designed by pilots, for pilots. We understand the unique challenges of VFR flying and have built every feature with safety and usability in mind. From pre-flight planning to post-flight
analysis.

The app requires location permission for GPS navigation and internet permission for weather updates and map downloads. All features work offline once data is cached.

Note: CaptainVFR is intended as a supplemental navigation aid. Always use official charts and follow regulations for primary navigation. ## Rankings - #1,362,627 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.BODY_SENSORS` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.captainvfr.captainvfr.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` ## Similar extensions and apps - [DailyFlightBuddy - VFR/NVFR](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mschwartz.dailyflightbuddy) — 677 users - [VFRnav Flight Navigation](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.flugbetrieb.VFRnav) — 160,252 users - [Flightmap](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fjapindustries.freevfr) — 7 users - [AviateHub](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wilcalaf.aviatehubapp) — 10 users - [FlyingNav Flugnavigation](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.FlyProject.flyingNav) — 196 users - [Altimate Pilot Flight Planning](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.altimatepilot.app) — 63 users - [AviatorWx](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.riceguy.AviatorWx) — 29 users - [Aviator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.logflyer.navix) — 11 users - [FltPlan Go](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fltplan.go) — 158,391 users, 3.36 / 5 - [Pilot Navigation Tools](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pilotassist.avinav) — 200 users - [AvNav: Complete Aviation EFB](https://chrome-stats.com/d/us.avnav.efb) — 33,746 users, 3.77 / 5 - [EasyVFR 4 flight navigation](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pocketfms.easyvfr4) — 26,382 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.captainvfr.captainvfr)