FltPlan.com

What FltPlan.com does

FltPlan.com is a free, web-based electronic flight planning and filing service for general aviation pilots, founded in 1999 by Ken Wilson and acquired by Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN) in August 2018. The platform files IFR and VFR flight plans for flights across the U.S., Bahamas, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and most Caribbean airports, and in 2025 processed approximately 1.35 million flight plans with 113,396 filed per month on average. It holds a 32%+ share of all N#-registered flight plans filed for jets and turboprops in North America among 165,000+ registered users, positioning it as the largest free flight planning service in the region. The core technology stack is a web platform integrated directly with FAA systems for flight plan filing and pre-departure clearance delivery, paired with the free FltPlan Go companion mobile app for iOS and Android that supports inflight and offline route and mapping. Differentiated technical features include the proprietary RAFT (Reactive Advanced Filing Technology) that proactively files flight plans up to six hours in advance of anticipated ATC delays by interfacing with FAA Traffic Management, a Weight & Balance program covering 400+ aircraft models, a Map Builder with 12 background layers, 12 map layers, and 6 weather layers, and integration with Garmin Connext for wireless flight plan transfer to select Garmin avionics plus compatibility with five ADS-B receiver families and Avidyne/DAC hardware. As of 2018, FltPlan was named the first and only IDAC-authorized electronic flight plan provider for the Dominican Republic.

FltPlan operates a freemium, advertising-led revenue model. The core flight planning service is free for all users, generating revenue primarily through (a) fixed-price FBO and airport advertising packages ($350-$650/year for logo and banner placements on NavLog, Weather, Quick Info, and Approach Chart pages) and (b) higher-rate display advertising sold at premium positions such as login page takeovers ($3,000/month) and main menu placements. Two premium subscription modules — FltPlan Manager for charter and large flight department fleet administration, and FltLogic for Part 91 flight scheduling — add a recurring-revenue layer on top of the free base. GTM is product-led growth: pilots self-register at no cost, are reached through digital channels (website, iOS/Android app stores), and are retained through annual Pilots' Choice Awards that engage 145,000+ pilots. The customer base spans individual general aviation pilots (primary persona), charter operations and flight departments (enterprise buyer of FltPlan Manager and FltLogic), FBOs and aviation advertisers (advertising buyers), and international operators across North America and the Caribbean. Post-acquisition, the platform is distributed through Garmin's aviation sales channels and the Connext ecosystem, and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary under Garmin's aviation segment with a 1-10 employee operating footprint.

Name

FltPlan.com

Legal name

Garmin Ltd.

Website

https://fltplan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FltPlan.com is the largest free web-based flight planning and filing service in North America, serving general aviation pilots with IFR/VFR filings across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Acquired by Garmin Ltd. in 2018, it monetizes via FBO/display advertising and premium fleet-management subscriptions (FltPlan Manager, FltLogic).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Flight Planning Software

akta.pro primary industry

Air Travel Booking Platforms (Flights) (BPAMAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Inventory, Availability & Schedule Distribution (SSIM/OAG, Direct Connect) (THABAJAH)

Keywords

• Flight planning software
• Electronic flight plan filing
• Aviation weather briefings
• General aviation tools
• Flight scheduling software

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Advertising - FBO and Airport Operators: Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) and airport businesses purchase advertising packages including logo ads, banner ads on specific pages (NavLog, Weather, Quick Info, Approach Charts), and premium listings to reach the pilot community.
2. Display Advertising: General advertisers can purchase display advertising positions across the website including login pages, main menu, weather pages, and flight tracking pages at various rotation rates.
3. Premium Services - FltPlan Manager: Premium administrative program for charter operations and flight departments providing fleet management capabilities for a fee.
4. FltLogic Scheduling Program: Web-based flight scheduling program for Part 91 flight departments, designed for single and multi-leg trip management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FltPlan.com operates a free web-based flight planning and filing platform that lets general aviation pilots create and file IFR and VFR flight plans, obtain weather briefings, generate navigation logs, and access airport/FBO information, approach plates, and digital charts for flights across the U.S., Bahamas, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. The companion FltPlan Go mobile app extends these capabilities to iOS and Android devices for inflight and offline use, with wireless flight plan transfer to Garmin avionics via the Connext ecosystem. Premium subscription modules include FltPlan Manager (fleet administrative control for charter operations and flight departments) and FltLogic (Part 91 flight scheduling).

Product overview

FltPlan.com is a free flight planning and filing platform for general aviation serving the North and Central American markets. The core offering consists of the FltPlan.com website for creating and filing IFR and VFR flight plans, and the companion FltPlan Go mobile app for iOS and Android providing inflight and offline capabilities. Premium add-on modules include FltPlan Manager for fleet administrative control, FltLogic for flight scheduling, eLogbook for digital logbook records, and Weight & Balance for aircraft performance calculations. Additional tools include RAFT (Reactive Advanced Filing Technology) for ATC delay management, Map Builder for custom route visualization, and integrated SMS/FRATs for safety risk assessment. The platform integrates with Garmin Connext for avionics connectivity, various ADS-B receivers for weather and traffic, and third-party services for maintenance reporting, weather, and flight simulation. FltPlan operates under Garmin's aviation portfolio following its acquisition in August 2018.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FltPlan Go: Free mobile companion app for iOS and Android that delivers route and mapping features for inflight and offline use.
• FltPlan Manager
• FltLogic

Products and services

• FltPlan.com Website Free online flight planning and filing service for creating and filing IFR and VFR flight plans, obtaining weather briefings, and generating navigation logs for flights in the U.S., Bahamas, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean airports. Targets general aviation pilots and aviation professionals.
• FltPlan Go Mobile App Free companion mobile app for iOS and Android devices delivering route and mapping features for inflight and offline use, with weather, ADS-B, navigation logs, and wireless flight plan transfer to Garmin avionics. Targets general aviation pilots.
• FltPlan Manager Premium fleet management program that gives charter operations, large flight departments, and fractionals control of day-to-day flight planning activities from a single administrative account with aircraft-specific accounts. Targets charter operators and corporate flight departments.
• FltLogic Scheduling Program Web-based flight scheduling program integrating with FltPlan.com to offer accurate departure/arrival times and estimated times enroute, with smart widgets for Events, Calendar, Users, Aircraft, Reports, and Locations. Targets Part 91 flight departments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 32%+ of all N#-registered flight plans for jets and turboprops filed through platform
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Garmin Ltd.flagshipTechnology or Integration · 29 August 2018Garmin acquired FltPlan in August 2018. FltPlan became part of the Garmin Connext system, enabling FltPlan Go users to display ADS-B traffic, weather, and GPS data from compatible Garmin ADS-B products and transfer flight plans directly to Garmin Pilot app and select Garmin avionics.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ForeFlight: ForeFlight is the leading mobile EFB/flight planning app for general and business aviation pilots in North America, with overlapping IFR/VFR planning, weather, charts, and filing features. Boeing acquired ForeFlight in 2015, making it the closest historical comparable to FltPlan in scale, audience, and product surface.
• SkyVector: SkyVector is a free web-based flight planning and aeronautical chart browser for general aviation pilots in North America. It targets the same free, browser-first persona as FltPlan's core service and is a frequent head-to-head alternative.
• Garmin Pilot: Garmin Pilot is Garmin's own flagship iPad/iPhone flight planning and navigation app. It is a sibling product inside the same parent (Garmin Ltd.) and competes head-to-head with FltPlan Go for pilots in the Garmin ecosystem.

Others

• FlightAware: FlightAware provides flight tracking, ADS-B data, and aviation data services. While not a direct planning competitor, it is a key ecosystem partner for FltPlan's flight tracking features and an adjacent data business in GA.

Broad incumbents

• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA): AOPA is the largest GA membership organization in the U.S. and operates its own flight planning tools (e.g., AOPA Flight Planner). It addresses the same pilot persona as FltPlan.com but bundles planning with membership benefits rather than standalone SaaS.
• Jeppesen (Boeing): Jeppesen provides professional-grade IFR charts, navigation data, and operator trip planning for commercial and business aviation. Its FliteStar/FliteDeck products overlap directly with FltPlan for higher-end flight department customers.

Regional players

• OzRunways: OzRunways is a leading EFB in Australia and a major planning/filing tool for general aviation pilots in that region. It is functionally comparable to FltPlan Go but serves a separate primary geography.
• AvPlan EFB: AvPlan is a popular Australian-developed electronic flight bag covering planning, weather, and filing. It overlaps with FltPlan Go on functionality but is primarily used in Australia/New Zealand rather than North America.

Emerging players

• Hilton Software (WingX/Atlas): Hilton Software develops the WingX and Atlas electronic flight bag suites for business aviation and commercial operators. These products overlap with FltPlan Manager/FltLogic on the fleet and scheduling side of the market.
• Aerovie: Aerovie is an electronic flight bag app for general aviation with planning, weather, and filing features. It is a smaller, app-first competitor to FltPlan Go with overlap on iPad workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/garmin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fltplan-com
• Facebookfacebook.com/Garmin

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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