Live Weather Display
On Your Wall
Build a custom LED METAR map of your flying area. Real-time flight categories displayed on a beautiful VFR sectional chart.
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Join the waitlist to be notified when we launch.
Waitlist members can request an invite code to get early access to our METAR Map Designer tool
Built for Pilots
Everything you need to create and configure your personal METAR display.
METAR Map Designer
Exclusive ToolThe only drag-and-drop tool for designing custom VFR sectional charts. Identify airports, mark LED drill points, add borders, scale bars, legends, and custom titles. Export high-resolution PDFs ready for professional printing — then send directly to a print shop. Exclusive to Skyboard.
Web-Based Configuration
Configure your Skyboard entirely through our modern web interface. No software to install.
Smart Airport Assignment
Wizard-guided or manual airport assignment. Map your local airports in minutes.
Alternate Weather Sources
Approximate METAR data for airports without weather reporting using nearby station interpolation.
Dynamic Weather Animations
Periodic animations for precipitation and extreme weather: lightning, snow, rain, freezing rain, volcanic ash, dust, and more.
Real-Time METAR Display
Live flight category colors updated continuously. VFR, MVFR, IFR, LIFR at a glance.
Over-the-Air Updates
Software updates install directly on the device. No manual firmware flashing or computer connection required.
How It Works
Design Your Chart
Use our METAR Map Designer to select your local flying area and customize your sectional chart.
Order Your Kit
Order your kit based on the size of your map and number of LEDs. We ship you a custom kit with the controller, power supply, and LEDs with detailed instructions for setting it up.
Add LEDs
Mount LEDs at each airport location on your printed chart.
Connect & Configure
Plug in the Skyboard controller, connect to the onboard web interface, and configure your map.
Built by a Pilot
Skyboard started as a personal project to have a quick visual reference for local weather conditions. As a pilot, checking METAR data is part of every preflight routine. I wanted something that would let me glance at my wall and instantly know the conditions at nearby airports. What started as a weekend project turned into something I'm excited to share with the aviation community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyboard?
Skyboard is a custom LED METAR display built on top of a printed VFR sectional chart. LEDs at each airport location show real-time flight category colors.
Do I need to be technical to build one?
Basic DIY skills are helpful, but our wizard-guided configuration makes setup straightforward. No soldering required with our LED strip design.
What airports are supported?
Any airport with METAR weather reporting. For airports without METAR, we can approximate conditions using airport location data, high-confidence government weather forecasts, and real-time weather sources.
How often does the weather update?
Weather data refreshes every few minutes, matching METAR publication cycles.
Do I get access to the Map Designer?
Yes! With a pre-order or purchase, you get full access to our METAR Map Designer tool. Waitlist members may request early access.