PocketVatsimMETAR

PocketVatsimMETAR is a lightweight, always-on desktop application designed for vATC on the VATSIM. It provides real-time METAR and ATIS information directly on your screen. With its minimalist, ATC-style interface, the app is a perfect, non-intrusive tool for staying up-to-date with current weather conditions without switching windows.

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Features

• Fetches METAR data every 30 minutes from the VATSIM network.
• Fetches ATIS data every 5 minutes from the VATSIM network.
• Colored dots show the flight category (VFR, SVFR, IFR).
• Left-click on any airport to view the full METAR details.
• Right-click on the app to drag it.
• Middle-click to highlight the airport.
• Press the Esc key to close the app.

Configuration File

[!NOTE] The application can be customized using a config.json file. This is an optional file that must be placed in the same directory as the PocketVatsimMETAR.exe file. If the file is not found, the application will run with default settings.

You can use it to modify the following:

• List of airports: Change the ICAO codes and their grouping.
• Dot colors: Customize the colors for VFR, SVFR, and IFR categories.
• Font: Adjust the font family and size to your preference.

How to Use

• Download the latest .exe file from the Releases page.
• Customize config.json (must be placed in the same directory as the PocketVatsimMETAR.exe file)

[!IMPORTANT] This application is signed with a self-signed certificate to verify its authenticity. When you first run the app, Windows may display a SmartScreen warning. You can safely bypass this warning by clicking "More info" and then "Run anyway".