AIP and approach charts of the UK
Search Index of aeronautical information publication (AIP) VFR and helicopter aerodromes in the United Kingdom (UK)
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Open library of AIP and approach charts, no account needed
Official sources
We link straight to the latest version of each country's national AIP publication
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VFR, IFR and heliport charts - plus weather, meteogram, webcams, runways, fuel and opening hours - for a growing list of countries
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Filter each country's airfield map by aircraft class and runway length - plus fuel, customs, paved surface and opening hours
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AIP VFR UK
Browse AIP VFR of the United Kingdom and download airport approach charts for free
Helicopter Aerodromes UK
Browse AIP VFR Helicopter Aerodromes of the UK and download airport approach charts for free
Airport List
Overview of all airfields/ airports/ heliports in the UK - with weather, opening hours, runways, fuel & customs info and offline download
Frequently asked questions
What is the AIP United Kingdom?
The AIP (Aeronautical Information Publication) is the official aeronautical manual of the United Kingdom, published by NATS: aerodrome data, procedures and approach charts, amended in the 28-day AIRAC cycle. AIP:Aero links you straight to the official publication.
Are the approach charts free?
Yes - NATS publishes the AIP of the United Kingdom including approach charts free of charge, and AIP:Aero is free too: no account, no subscription.
Which charts and airfields are available for United Kingdom?
For the United Kingdom you will find VFR airfields and heliports - each with a direct link to the official chart, decoded weather (METAR/TAF) and aerodrome data.
Can I use AIP:Aero offline or on my EFB?
Yes - AIP:Aero installs as an app (PWA), and single aerodromes or the whole country can be saved offline. See the EFB guide.
Where can I learn to read a chart or decode METAR/TAF?
New to aeronautical charts? The pilot guides walk through reading a VFR/IFR approach chart, the AIRAC cycle and decoding METAR and TAF, and the aviation glossary explains the key terms like AIP, VFR/IFR, ICAO codes and chart types.
About this website
The AIP of the United Kingdom (UK) is available as a free version. This website aims to simplify the search for airfields, as the basic version provided by NATS does not include a search function. We do not accept any liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the AIP (Aeronautical Information Publication), as it is not published by us. We only provide convenient links to the respective approach charts.