Terms of Service

Last updated: February 10, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to metar.cloud ("we," "our," "us," or the "Service"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

Important Disclaimer

Not for Operational Use

metar.cloud is provided for informational, educational, and simulation purposes only. The weather data displayed on this website:

  • May not be current, accurate, or complete
  • Should NOT be used for flight planning or operational aviation decisions
  • Is not a substitute for official aviation weather services

Use Official Sources

For actual flight planning and aviation operations, you must consult official aviation weather sources, including but not limited to:

  • Aviation Weather Center (AWC): aviationweather.gov
  • National Weather Service (NWS): weather.gov
  • Your country's official meteorological and aviation authorities
  • FAA-approved weather briefing services

Always obtain a proper weather briefing from certified sources before any flight operation.

Data Sources

metar.cloud aggregates publicly available aviation data from the following sources:

Weather Data (METAR/TAF)

  • Source: Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov)
  • Provider: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
  • Update Frequency: Data is refreshed periodically, but delays may occur
  • License: Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Airport and Runway Data

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any data displayed on this website.

Limitation of Liability

No Warranty

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Implied warranties of merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Accuracy or reliability of data

Limitation of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
  • Any damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Service
  • Any damages resulting from reliance on data provided by the Service

You expressly understand and agree that you use this Service at your sole risk.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

  • Use the Service for any operational aviation decision-making
  • Misrepresent the data as official or certified aviation weather information
  • Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Use automated systems to access the Service in a manner that sends more requests than a human can reasonably produce

Intellectual Property

Our Content

The website design, logos, and original content are owned by metar.cloud and protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Third-Party Data

Weather and airport data are sourced from public domain sources as described above and remain in the public domain.

Payment

Payment for metar.cloud subscriptions is processed through FastSpring. By subscribing to metar.cloud, you agree to FastSpring's terms and privacy policy. metar.cloud does not store any payment information provided during the checkout process.

Subscriptions

metar.cloud offers monthly subscription plans (Silver and Gold). By subscribing, you agree to pay the applicable subscription fees and any related taxes. Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly basis. Your subscription will automatically renew each month unless you cancel it before the renewal date. You can cancel your subscription at any time through your account dashboard.

Refunds

Users have the right to request a refund within 14 days of the purchase date. Other cases will be considered individually.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

By using metar.cloud, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.