PaperMETAR

The aviation weather gadget that you always wanted!

Features You Will Love

Discover a device that combines elegant simplicity with powerful functionality. PaperMETAR offers innovative features designed specifically for aviation enthusiasts, student pilots mastering weather interpretation, and experienced aviators who appreciate having real-time METAR and TAF data at their fingertips. From its energy-efficient ePaper display to interactive learning tools, every feature has been thoughtfully crafted to enhance your aviation experience.

Bring a Part of the Cockpit to Your Desk

Take your love of flight beyond the skies. PaperMETAR transforms your desk into a mini cockpit with a device purposefully designed to look and feel like a real aviation instrument. It displays live weather data in a stylish, portable form that's lightweight, practical, and undeniably cool for anyone who loves to fly, or dreams of it.

Always Visible

Unlike phones or tablets that go to sleep, PaperMETAR's ePaper display remains visible 24/7 without consuming power. The crisp, high-contrast display is easy to read in any lighting condition - from bright sunlight to dim rooms. There's no need to wake up the device or refresh the screen - the latest METAR information is always there at a glance, ready when you need it.

Quiz Mode

Pilot in training? You will love the quiz mode, where you can test your knowledge of METAR coding. The quiz feature presents you with the METAR and challenges you to interpret it. With regular practice using this interactive tool, you can strengthen your METAR interpretation skills and become more proficient at quickly understanding aviation weather reports. Since METAR is refreshed often, you will get plenty of practice!

Connected

PaperMETAR connects seamlessly to your WiFi network to automatically fetch the latest METAR information. The device intelligently wakes up at regular intervals to check for updates, ensuring you always have current weather data without any manual intervention.

Low Power

PaperMETAR is designed with power efficiency in mind, using an ePaper display that only consumes power when updating the screen. Combined with an optimized low-power microprocessor that intelligently manages sleep cycles, the device can run for weeks on a single charge while still ensuring you always have current weather information.

Perfect Gift

PaperMETAR makes a unique and thoughtful gift for anyone passionate about aviation - from student pilots who can use it to practice METAR decoding, to experienced pilots who want a stylish way to monitor weather, to aviation enthusiasts who will appreciate its distinctive design.

Looks great on the desk!

Beautiful From Every Angle

PaperMETAR is designed to look and feel like a real cockpit instrument, giving a familiar and immersive experience. Its layout mimics the dials and displays found in aircraft, with crisp typography and high-contrast visuals that echo the aesthetic of real aviation gauges. This deliberate styling bridges the gap between utility and nostalgia, creating a real connection to the flight deck.

Whether it's at home or sitting on a desk at the FBO, PaperMETAR fits right in. Its compact, analog-style presentation blends seamlessly into aviation-themed environments, making it feel like a natural extension of the pilot's world. The tactile presence and clarity of the display add to the sense of authenticity—like checking the weather on a trusted cockpit instrument before every flight.

Excellent accessory for any FBO!

Blog - From the Cockpit to the Coffee Table

Explore aviation insights, decoding tips, and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of METAR. Whether you're a student pilot, seasoned flyer, or just weather-curious, these posts are your ticket to clearer skies.

From Pixels to Prototypes: Struggle Bus to 200 Units

The electronics for my PaperMETAR prototype are ready, but creating a professional enclosure for a small 200-unit run has been a challenge. Standard FDM 3D printing isn't cutting it, and industrial injection molding is financially out of reach. In this post, I share my deep dive into the world of resin (MSLA) printing, documenting the initial failures, the painstaking calibration process, and the unexpected hurdles that have led me to my next experiment: urethane casting.

July 14, 2025

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Airport of the Week: KHAF - The Bay's Coziest Fog Trap

This week, I'm exploring California's beautiful but treacherous Half Moon Bay Airport (KHAF). On a clear day, it's a stunning coastal flight, but it's infamous for what one pilot called "the shortest 24-hour round trip in the bay." This joke stems from the stealthy marine fog that can roll in suddenly, trapping VFR pilots who made the quick hop over from sunny inland airports. A beautiful destination and a masterclass in respecting coastal weather, KHAF demands a constant eye on the forecast unless you're packing an overnight bag.

June 27, 2025

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Created by an aspiring pilot

About

Hello! I'm Farhan, a passionate aviation enthusiast and private pilot since 2022. During my training, I have always wished there was a commercially available gadget to see the current METAR. After looking around and not finding one, I decided to create PaperMETAR.