METAR Flight Instructor (AVWX, Runway Advisor)

Smart METAR & Runway Watch Face for Pilots - Real-Time Aviation Weather at a Glance Take off with confidence - get instant airport weather reports and intelligent runway recommendations right from your smartwatch. Introducing "METAR Flight Instructor" – the ultimate pilot watch face built for aviators, CFIs, and aviation weather enthusiasts. Designed specifically for Garmin smartwatches, this tool transforms your wrist into a real-time aviation weather and runway briefing station. Core Features for Smarter Flying: Automatic Airport Detection Harness GPS with a customizable radius to automatically identify and display the closest airport’s METAR. Prefer a home base? Manual mode allows you to set a specific airport instead. Live METAR Weather Updates Get on - demand METAR reports including wind speed/direction, temperature, visibility, cloud cover, and altimeter settings — refreshed in real time. Smart Runway Selector Make safer landing and takeoff decisions with automated runway guidance: - Calculates optimal runway based on wind data - Visualizes runway orientation - Displays headwind and crosswind components Ideal for flight instruction and student pilots practicing real-world scenarios Dynamic Compass with Runway Overlay The watch’s bezel aligns with the best runway heading, offering intuitive orientation and situational awareness. Custom METAR Data Widgets - display only the weather details that matter to you: - Wind speed and direction - Sky condition - Temperature - Barometric pressure - And more - all customizable Tailor Your Watch Face Choose from multiple background themes (AMOLED only) and tweak color settings for flight categories (VFR, MVFR, IFR, LIFR) to suit your style. Unit Conversion Support - Wind: KT or M/S - Temp: °C or °F - Pressure: inHg or hPa - Visibility: SM or Meters - Time: analog or digital 12-hour or 24-hour formats Perfect For: - Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) - General aviation and private pilots - Parachutists and skydivers - Meteorology hobbyists - Anyone passionate about aviation tech and weather How does METAR work? To conserve power, the Garmin device requests new data every five minutes. If you change the settings, please wait 5-10 minutes for all the data to update. GPS coordinates will not update automatically if you enable the "Auto" search for nearby airports feature. Consider using a "GPS Helper" app or running an app that uses GPS, such as "Running" or "Cycling". Enhanced Location Accuracy with GPS Helper Boost location precision using the optional GPS Locator app. A long-press on the watch face triggers a real-time position update—ideal for flight prep or repositioning on the ground. Download "GPS Locator" (FREE): https://apps.garmin.com/apps/7b7548cf-3917-485c-8afa-1ca7a4162ff4 Tips We would be ever so grateful if you would consider supporting the development and maintenance with your payment: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2UXWJSVZSPZNC Disclaimer: The app is intended for informational and situational awareness purposes only. It is not approved for primary flight planning, navigation, or in-flight decision-making. Always cross-check all weather data with official FAA, EASA, or relevant aviation authority sources before any flight activity. Final decisions related to runway selection, weather conditions, and flight safety must always be made using certified aviation tools and official briefings. The developer assumes no responsibility for any flight operations, incidents, or decisions made based on information displayed by this app.

[1.4.1] - Minor bug fixes and performance improvements. [1.3.2] - Most of the app settings have been added to the "Customize" menu. The remaining settings are still accessible via the ConnectIQ mobile app. [1.0.33] - Resolve bugs related to app crashes or missing or corrupted data. [1.0.32] - Initial app release.