ForeFlight

ForeFlight was founded with the mission to create software that makes flight planning easier. Since then, the company has helped establish mobile flight planning and EFB apps as essential tools for modern flight operations.

ForeFlight focuses on building intuitive, high‑performing products for pilots and flight departments across general, business, military, commercial and training segments worldwide. The flagship product, ForeFlight Mobile, is used by individual pilots and professional flight crews to:

• Gather weather and destination information.
• Route, plan and file flight plans.
• Access and manage electronic charts and maps.
• Organize and reference flight publications.
• Support enroute navigation.

The company culture is driven by pilot‑founders and emphasizes ownership, user experience, creativity, regular feature delivery and an "aviator spirit" of calculated risk‑taking and adventure.

Office locations

ForeFlight maintains offices in multiple locations:

Houston, Texas, USA

• Approximately 10,000 sq ft office near the historic River Oaks neighborhood.
• Located in a major technology and aerospace hub that is home to NASA and numerous Fortune 500 companies.

Austin, Texas, USA

• Office located on Austin's well‑known 6th Street.
• Situated in one of the nation's fastest‑growing tech and startup ecosystems.

Portland, Maine, USA

• Office located in Portland, a coastal city on Casco Bay.
• Part of a growing regional technology community supported by local entrepreneurial and technology organizations.

Odense, Denmark

• Office located on the island of Fyn, close to H.C. Andersen Airport and Odense central station.
• Situated in a city known for its cultural heritage and festivals.

ForeFlight also works closely with other Jeppesen ForeFlight locations and brands as part of the wider aviation technology group.

• General aviation and personal flying – VFR and IFR pilots flying for personal or recreational purposes.
• Business aviation – corporate and charter operators using ForeFlight's mobile apps and Dispatch tools for trip planning, briefing and inflight support.
• Commercial and airline operations – professional flight departments and commercial operators using ForeFlight as part of their EFB and flight planning infrastructure.
• Military aviation – military organizations using Military Flight Bag and related ForeFlight solutions.
• Helicopter operations – rotor‑wing operators requiring specialized charting and situational awareness tools.
• Education and flight training – flight schools and training organizations using ForeFlight in ab‑initio and advanced training environments.

Regional coverage

ForeFlight serves pilots and operators around the world. Coverage and available features can vary by region and product.

Europe

ForeFlight provides a dedicated solution for European VFR and IFR pilots, with:

• Integrated VFR and IFR aeronautical data for many European countries.
• IFR high and low enroute charts, procedure charts and AIP documents included with subscriptions covering Europe.
• Optional add‑on VFR and IFR charts from providers including Jeppesen, DFS, Rogers Data, Air Million and others (availability is region‑specific).
• Eurocontrol integration for IFR and VFR flight plan filing with automatic route validation.

Other regions

ForeFlight also supports pilots and operators in other regions including North America and additional international locations. Specific chart coverage, data providers, procedures and supported filing options depend on the country and product tier.

For up‑to‑date information about supported countries, chart and data coverage, and filing capabilities, customers should review the coverage and plan details on foreflight.com or contact ForeFlight Support.

Lists Odense as a location. Names Denmark and Odense as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

• Individual pilots.
• Business and corporate operators.
• Commercial and airline operations.
• Military and government organizations.
• Training organizations and other specialized users.

Available features, chart coverage and supported services depend on the specific plan or bundle.

Plans and pricing information

ForeFlight maintains current plan descriptions and pricing on its website. Because pricing, plan structure and regional availability can change, specific prices are not listed in this knowledge base.

Customers can see current options and pricing by visiting the Plans and Pricing section on foreflight.com.

If a caller asks for an exact price, quote or discount and it is not explicitly listed in a ForeFlight knowledge document, the AI agent must not guess. Instead, it should direct the customer to check the latest details on the website or contact ForeFlight Sales or Support.

Free trial

ForeFlight advertises a free trial for new users on its website (for example, a 30‑day trial for certain regions and products). The exact duration, eligibility, and included features can vary by product, region, and current promotion.

For the most accurate information about trial length, eligibility and what is included, callers should be directed to the sign‑up or trial information pages on foreflight.com.

• Meaningful, aviation‑focused work.
• Collaborative, diverse teams.
• Opportunities to work with modern technologies, including AI.
• A culture that values curiosity, precision and ownership.

ForeFlight highlights that employees can build long‑term careers at the company and have a direct impact on aviation technology.

Benefits (high‑level overview)

Jeppesen ForeFlight advertises a competitive, "first class" benefits package intended to support employees' physical, financial and emotional well‑being. Elements described on the website include, but may not be limited to:

• Health insurance (medical, dental and vision) for employees and eligible family members.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match (specific match details may vary by program or location).
• Work flexibility, including options for remote, in‑office or hybrid work depending on role and location.
• Paid parental leave for maternity and paternity.
• Flight stipend or reimbursement.
• Location‑specific perks and, in some cases, rewards tied to aviation training or pilot certificates.

Exact benefit levels, eligibility rules and availability can differ by country, employment type and role. The AI agent must not quote or guarantee specific benefit amounts, policies, or eligibility criteria beyond what is explicitly written in the knowledge base.

Locations and hiring areas

Jeppesen ForeFlight maintains offices in several U.S. cities and in Odense, Denmark, and recruits for roles across many U.S. states. Specific open roles and hiring locations change over time.

Equal opportunity statement

Jeppesen ForeFlight states that it is an equal opportunity employer and that hiring and employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination. The company also participates in applicable programs such as E‑Verify where required and provides reasonable accommodations in the hiring process when requested.

Finding open positions

For current job openings, application instructions and the most up‑to‑date information about benefits and hiring locations, candidates should be directed to the Careers section of the ForeFlight and Jeppesen ForeFlight websites.

The AI agent must not promise or imply employment, interview opportunities, salary ranges, or benefit details beyond what is explicitly available in these documents or on the official careers pages.

ForeFlight's flagship product, ForeFlight Mobile, runs on iPad and iPhone and is designed to be an all‑in‑one flying solution that simplifies preflight planning, inflight navigation, and post‑flight review.

Core capabilities in ForeFlight Mobile

Charts and aeronautical data

• Data‑driven VFR and IFR aeronautical maps.
• High‑ and low‑enroute IFR charts and procedure charts included with subscriptions.
• Access to AIP documents and airport information.
• Optional add‑on VFR and IFR charts from providers such as Jeppesen, DFS, Rogers Data, Air Million and others (availability varies by region).

Flight planning

• Touch‑based route planning for VFR and IFR flights on iPad and iPhone.
• Automatic recommended route generation with performance‑based estimates for time enroute and fuel burn.
• Integrated flight plan filing via a global filing network, including automatic EUROCONTROL route validation for relevant regions.
• Access to airport information including runways, frequencies and NOTAMs, with enroute NOTAMs viewable on the map.

Situational awareness and inflight tools

• Profile View, Hazard Advisor and Synthetic Vision to highlight surrounding terrain and obstacles.
• Map overlays such as glide range rings, distance rings, configurable track vector and breadcrumb trail of the flown path.
• Timely safety alerts, including customizable airspace alerts, runway encroachment alerts and inflight traffic alerts.

Weather

• Map overlays for radar, satellite imagery, turbulence, icing, cloud coverage and other forecast layers (availability varies by region).
• Access to METARs and TAFs.
• General weather forecasts with daily and hourly views.
• Preflight weather briefings that combine graphical forecast charts, color‑coded METARs/TAFs and NOTAMs into a PDF briefing for a planned route.

Connectivity and devices

• Integration with a wide range of installed and portable avionics for ADS‑B and FLARM traffic, AHRS attitude, GPS position and two‑way flight plan transfer (specific device compatibility depends on the aircraft setup).
• Support for portable ADS‑B receivers including the Sentry line of devices.

Additional ForeFlight solutions

• ForeFlight on the web – web‑based tools for planning and managing flights.
• ForeFlight Dispatch – collaborative flight planning tools for business and commercial operators.
• Runway Analysis – performance‑based runway and weight‑and‑balance calculations for supported aircraft types, offered for both business operators and individuals.
• Military Flight Bag – tailored EFB solution for military aviation organizations.
• JetFuelX – fuel price aggregation and management service for operators.
• ForeFlight Directory / FBO directory – tools to discover and review FBOs and related services.

For the most current and detailed list of products, aircraft and device compatibility, and regional coverage, refer to the product pages on foreflight.com.

• Support Center – documentation, FAQs and how‑to articles covering common setup, configuration and usage topics.
• Resource Center / Resources home – central entry point to documentation and learning materials.
• International Support Lookup – information about supported regions and international services.

Training and education

ForeFlight publishes training content to help pilots and operators get more from the products, including:

• Video Library – product demonstrations, feature walkthroughs and training videos.
• Webinars – live and recorded webinars, including region‑specific sessions such as European webinars.
• Blogs – General Aviation and Business Aviation blogs that share product updates, tips and operational insights.

Getting help

If a caller needs support that is not covered in these documents, the AI agent should direct them to ForeFlight's Support resources on foreflight.com, where they can:

• Search the Support Center.
• Access additional documentation and videos.
• Find appropriate contact channels for technical support or account‑related questions.

When precise troubleshooting steps, legal guidance or account‑specific answers are required and are not in the knowledge base, callers should be referred directly to ForeFlight Support rather than receiving speculative or approximate advice from the AI agent.

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.