Aero App1.2606.192 - App Store

The NGA Aeronautical Application (Aero App) is an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) mobile application developed by and for the DOD and FAA flight crews. The Application provides flight crews with the flight publications and data required to execute the unique mission of the U.S. War Fighter. Aero App increases situational awareness and improves safety of navigation by providing easy access to aeronautical information including Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File (DAFIF), Digital Flight Information Publications (D-FLIP) products, including Georeferenced Airport Diagrams and Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs), Arrival Procedures, Departure Procedures, Takeoff and Landing Minimums, Supplements, Airfield Qualification Program (AQP), Giant Reports, Electronic-Instrument Procedure Library and Host Nation Charts. Aero App is designed to enhance the use of aeronautical Flight Information Publication (FLIP) data and manage individual FLIP products.

As the world's authoritative source for aeronautical data, NGA is able to provide flight crews access to data on over 47,000 airfields worldwide via the application. In addition, the Aero App features an integrated E6B flight computer for flight planning on the ground and in the air calculations; a note pad; access to user documents and custom user maps. Connect to the internet, GPS or an ADS-B device to view traffic and weather information such as NOTAMs, METARs, TAFs, and Air Force weather. Overlay navigational data on the Moving Map such as Military Training Routes, Air Refueling Routes, Contract Fuel Locations, Terrain, Special Use Airspaces and much, much more.

Aero App is FREE and authorized for the following: US military, government agencies, Civil Air Patrol, foreign military partners and contractors flying missions in support of the DOD.

For more information on the NGA Aero App visit https://aeroapp.info.

Version History Add IAP to Route: Pilots can add an Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) to their active route. Users can select a runway-specific approach and its initial approach fix to define the procedure’s entry point.
Various bug fixes and performance improvements. 1.2606.192 Aug 31 Feature:
- Vertical Obstructions (VOs): Aero App has enhanced the existing Vertical Obstruction (VO) feature to allow pilots to access NGA Accuracy within VO information popups.
Bug Fixes:
- Various bug fixes and performance improvements. 1.2602.2680 May 26 Enhancement
ADS-B Traffic: Pilots can customize how nearby traffic relative to the ownship is displayed on the Map using various filter options, including distance and altitude limits, as well as an option to show the ownship’s track.

Bug Fixes
Various bug fixes and performance improvements. 1.2510.2061 Jan 14 Enhancement
Talon Point: Aero App marks Talon Point locations on the Map. Pilots can download Drop Zone and Load Zone surveys directly to Aero App and view them as PDFs.
DD 175-1 Briefings: Pilots can download and view DD 175-1 briefings directly to Aero App.
User Profiles: Pilots can create user profiles to save their data download preferences and switch between different profiles to easily download the latest data for each mission.
Bug Fixes
Various bug fixes and performance improvements. 1.2506.1624 11/26/2025 Split Screen Enhancement: Aero App implemented the ability to compile user-selected airport charts directly from the Split Screen view into a single list for easier access.
Various bug fixes and performance improvements. 1.2502.845 04/16/2025 Bug Fixes
Various bug fixes and performance improvements. 1.2410.9339 12/03/2024 Enhancements
Aero App Main Menu Enhancement: Aero App has implemented a new design within its main menu to optimize the app's functionality and enhance the overall user experience.
Bug Fixes
Various bug fixes and performance improvements. 1.2406.8681 09/03/2024 Features
ADIZ Overlay: Pilots can overlay Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) sectors on the Moving Map. Pilots can access detailed information on the specific areas of airspace such as its name, identifier, minimum altitude, maximum altitude, controlling agency, and frequencies.
GeoPackage Support: Aero App supports User GeoPackages to display on the Moving Map. Pilots can easily sideload and view their customized geospatial data on their mobile devices.
Bug Fixes
Various bug fixes and performance improvements. 1.2402.7840 03/26/2024 Features
Hazard: The Hazard feature allows pilots to mark and identify potential dangers on the Moving Map. This feature enables pilots to drop hazards on the map to highlight areas that pose a threat and avoid them accordingly. Furthermore, Aero App includes a notification system that alerts pilots when their ownship intersects with the defined hazard ring.
Photo Pin: The Photo Pin feature allows pilots to incorporate user-generated images on the Moving Map. This feature allows pilots to drop photo pins on the map, enabling them to mark locations and provide additional visual context to their flight.
Fuel Check Calculator: The Fuel Check Calculator feature enables pilots to calculate the fuel burn usage of their ownship. Pilots can monitor fuel consumption and accurately estimate the fuel required for their flight.
Home Field Setting: Aero App's Home Field Setting lets pilots set an ICAO as their default location on the Moving Map, providing quick access to their desired area.
Zulu Time on Flight Information Panel: Aero App has enhanced its Flight Information Panel by adding Zulu Time, which provides pilots with always-current coordinated universal time (UTC).
Enhancements
Timer Alert: Aero App has enhanced the existing Timer feature by providing a notification system that alerts users once their timer ends. Pilots will receive notifications while their device is in use or while locked. In addition, Aero App has configured the Timer box to switch between green, yellow, orange, and red to indicate the time remaining on the timer.
Bug Fixes
Various bug fixes and performance improvements. 1.2310.7350 12/19/2023 Version Highlights:
Features

Coverage and Line of Sight Orbit Altitudes: Aero App has enhanced the existing Orbit feature to provide Coverage and Line of Sight configurations. Coverage and Line of Sight altitudes inform pilots of the highest altitude for mountainous terrain and vertical obstructions.
Multitasking: Aero App supports multitasking capabilities which allow pilots to interact with different apps simultaneously in Split View configuration. Pilots can easily complete tasks and switch between apps without interruption.

Enhancements

Moving Map Enhancement: Aero App has enhanced the Moving Map for improved performance and user experience.

Bug Fixes

Various bug fixes and performance improvements. 1.2306.6684 08/07/2023 MDM Support, Lat/Lon-MGRS Format, NavAid Overlay, E6B Conversions, Georeference on ADS 1.2301.6116 04/25/2023 ------- 1.2209.5744 02/06/2023 ------- 1.2209.5306 11/02/2022 New in 2201:

-Cached satellite imagery;
-User defined distance rings;
-Transparency added to IAP on Moving Map
-Partial MTR in flight route;
-Upload data from tablet to Aero Data Server 1.2201.4424 07/07/2022 Version Highlights:

• Drag and Drop: Pilots can drag any segment or point of their current route and drop it to their desired point.
• Doghouses: Pilots can display Doghouses with real-time route information on the Moving Map.
• Add Pins to Route: Aero App enables pilots to search pins by their unique identifier and directly add them to their current route. Pilots can also sideload/import pins to Aero App.
• Preferred Routes: Aero App generates preferred routes when planning a route, allowing pilots to quickly choose more efficient routes.
• GeoJSON Support: Aero App supports GeoJSON files. Pilots can load GeoJSON files into Aero App and overlay them on the Moving Map.
• Mountainous Areas: Pilots can overlay mountainous areas on the Moving Map.
• Enhanced Orbit: Aero App has enhanced the existing Orbit feature to allow pilots to better configure their orbits.
• Renaming User Waypoints: Pilots can modify their user waypoint to include a unique identifier, new name, new latitude and longitude values, or change to their current location.
• Upload to ADS: Pilots can upload files such as their maps and cycles over to ADS from Aero App.
Bug Fixes
• Various bug fixes and performance improvements. 1.2012.1542 04/07/2021 - New ADS-B Products & Transparency
- Point Shapes: Pilots can add point shapes (triangles, squares, or circles) to the points in their
route.
- Arresting Gear: Aero App enables pilots to overlay worldwide Arresting Gear locations on
the Moving Map. Tapping on an Arresting Gear icon displays a pop-up with relevant
information.
- Contextual Help: Pilots can view Contextual Help that provides concise feature information.
Views that provide Contextual Help display an orange symbol in the top-right corner of
that view.
PDF Search: Pilots can search key terms on the body text of any PDF file within Aero App.
The searched term will be highlighted in the current document.
• Ownship Icon: Pilots can select their preferred ownship icon to display on the Moving Map.
Pilots can select from P-3 (B737), Boeing C-17, A-10 Warthog, and many more.
• AirDrop: Aero App can share AirDrop-compatible files such as maps, cycles, and additional
files with another iPad.
• Route Line Transparency: Aero App allows pilots to adjust their current route line
transparency. 1.2007.401 10/17/2020 - Point Shapes
- Arresting Gear
- Contextual Help
- New ADS-B Products and Transparency
- PDF Search
- Ownship Icon
- AirDrop
- Route Line Transparency 1.2007.395 08/21/2020 - Updated to support upcoming 28 day cycle on charts that were previously 56 days. 1.1911.19 04/07/2020 Aero App enables users to show multiple saved routes on the Moving Map simultaneously in different colors. The graphic depiction of multiple routes enables pilots to compare one or more routes.

Pilots can also visually analyze the route intersection points which can improve flight planning. 1.1911.17 02/03/2020 •Direct-To: Direct-To enables users to create a route from their current location or modify an existing route to their desired Airport, NavAid, Waypoint, or Coordinate.
•Switch to Destination Airport Diagram on Landing: Aero App will automatically switch to the destination Airport Diagrams (APDs) on landing. Upon landing and slowing to match the switch-over speed, the Airport diagram will appear.
•Display Helicopter Charts and TACs: Aero App can display a Helicopter (Gulf Coast), Helicopter (Routes), and Terminal Area Charts (TACs) on the Moving Map.
•Draw on APD and IAP: Aero App enables the users to draw on their Airport Diagrams (APDs) and Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs). The drawings on the charts persist across cycles for six months.
•CRD Support: Aero App has added the ability to import routes using Common Route Definitions (CRD) files. CRD files contain route information as well as other mission-related information.
•Search and Rescue Grids: Aero App displays world-wide Search and Rescue (SAR) Grids for pilots. Pilots have the ability to display search patterns directly on the Moving Map enabling an easier, more accurate, and less stressful mission all with a higher degree of success.
•Show Multiple Routes: Aero App enables users to show multiple saved routes on the Moving Map simultaneously in different colors. The graphic depiction of multiple routes enables pilots to compare one or more routes.
•DigitalGlobe: Aero App displays DigitalGlobe satellite imagery as the Base Map.
•User Waypoint Database: Pilots can now create a Waypoint Database by using their current GPS location or by manually entering the latitude and longitude of the waypoint.
•Import User Waypoint Text File: Pilots have the capability to import waypoints using simple waypoint text files. After side-loading the waypoint text files, users have the ability to overlay their waypoints on the Moving Map and using them as points in their route.
•Import and Render KML/KMZ: Aero App enables users to import KML and KMZ format onto their Moving Map.
•Add MTRs to Route: Aero App has enabled pilots to add Military Training Routes (MTRs) onto their route. MTRs are special routes developed to allow the military to conduct low-altitude, high-speed training.
•Display ADS-B Device Battery Level: Aero App displays the battery level of the ADS-B device. 1.1911.13 12/30/2019 - minor bug fix for FAA flight inspection issue 1.1811.16 07/01/2019 - minor bug fix for calculations 1.1811.14 06/19/2019 -minor bug fixes 1.1811.12 04/24/2019 - Vertical Obstructions
- Map Pins
- ADS-B Traffic
- Distance Ring Labels
- Moving Map Menu
- Orbits
- Airdrop
- FIR and UIR Airspace Information
- Core Data Deltas
- Export Breadcrumbs
- User Shapefiles
- User Maps 1.1802.19 06/21/2018 - enhancements to Moving Map
- various bug fixes and performance improvements 1.1710.8 11/06/2017