Using the Interactive Map

The main map is the heart of SkySpot SA. It displays an interactive view of South Africa with map layers that help you understand fields, spots, pilots, airspace, and weather:

• Fields — Registered flying fields from SAMAA and RCASA data.
• Spots — Community-submitted points of interest.
• Pilots — Currently checked-in pilots shown as gold markers.
• Airspace — Colour-coded controlled and restricted zones.
• Weather — Weather data overlay for the visible map area.

Airspace zones are colour-coded for quick visual reference:

Green markers represent registered flying fields, while teal markers indicate community-submitted spots. Tap on any marker to see a quick preview card with the name, distance, and key details. From there, tap again to open the full detail screen with check-in options, weather data, and more.

Gold markers show pilots who are currently checked in at a field or spot. This lets you see who's flying near you in real time. Check-ins auto-expire after 3 hours, so gold markers always represent recent activity.

Zoom in to level 15 or higher and a weather crosshair appears at the centre of the map. This displays current weather data — temperature, wind speed, and conditions — for that exact location. Pan the map to check weather at different spots.

Use the search sheet to find fields and spots by name. Tap the search icon on the map to open the search panel. Results update as you type, showing both fields and community spots that match your query. Tap a result to zoom the map directly to that location.