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Monday, August 31, 2026

FAA Airport, Navigation & Chart Data Available for September 3 Cycle

Monday, August 31, 2026 @ 8:00 AM

iFlightPlanner for iPad and iFlightPlanner for iPhone users may now download airport and navigation data, aeronautical charts, georeferenced airport diagrams and terminal procedures for the FAA AIRAC cycle beginning September 3, 2026. Simply tap the button in the upper-left corner of the Downloads tab to "Check for Updates."

Pilots using iFlightPlanner for AOPA or iFlightPlanner on their desktop, laptop, or mobile device will see iFlightPlanner automatically make the transition to the new data at 09:01Z on September 3, 2026.

Thursday, August 6, 2026

FAA Airport, Navigation & Chart Data is Current for August 6 Cycle

Thursday, August 6, 2026 @ 8:00 AM

Official airport, navigation and chart data for the FAA's 28-day AIRAC cycle beginning August 6, 2026 became current today at 09:01Z. This includes updated georeferenced data for airport diagrams and instrument approach procedures available in iFlightPlanner for iPad and iFlightPlanner for iPhone.

Anytime you access iFlightPlanner or iFlightPlanner for AOPA from your desktop, laptop, or smartphone browser, you can be confident you're seeing the most current and accurate data available.

To ensure iFlightPlanner is current on your iPhone or iPad, simply tap "Check for Updates" in the upper-left corner of the Downloads tab. Each app will quickly tell you which packages need to be updated!

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Monday, August 3, 2026

July 2026 Fuel Price Trends: JET A, 100LL Move Higher Again

Monday, August 3, 2026 @ 8:01 AM

July brought modest gains across the nation's primary aviation fuel categories, with both JET A and 100LL prices moving higher again.

National JET A Full Service averaged $7.80 in July, representing an increase of $0.17 (2.2%) compared to June. Excluding Alaska and Hawaii, Lower-48 JET A Full Service averaged $7.73, up $0.19 (2.5%) compared to June.

National 100LL pricing also moved modestly higher in July. 100LL Full Service averaged $7.51, an increase of $0.04 (0.5%) compared to June, while 100LL Self Service averaged $6.46, up $0.04 (0.6%), reflecting an approximate 14% savings where self-serve options are available.

UL94 Self Service averaged $7.47, up $0.06 (0.8%) in July, while MOGAS averaged $5.51, up $0.03 (0.5%), with both fuels continuing to show limited and highly regional availability nationwide.

iFlightPlanner platform screenshot highlighting pricing in the Central region for JET A Full Service

Over the past six months, national aviation fuel prices remained elevated despite moderating from their spring highs. National JET A Full Service increased from $6.41 in February 2026 to $7.80 in July 2026, an increase of $1.39 (21.7%), while national 100LL Full Service rose from $6.43 to $7.51, an increase of $1.08 (16.8%). After accelerating sharply between March and May, JET A pricing eased in June before rebounding modestly in July. National 100LL Full Service followed a steadier trajectory, reaching $7.49 in May, dipping slightly in June, and edging higher again to $7.51 in July, its highest level of the six-month reporting period.

Six-month national JET A Full Service and 100LL Full Service fuel price trends through July 2026

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This report summarizes U.S. aviation fuel price trends for July 2026, based on pricing data collected directly by iFlightPlanner from 3,360 fixed base operators (FBOs) and fuel service providers (FSPs) across the United States. All prices reflect reported retail prices at the time of confirmation. This data is distributed to leading aviation organizations and platforms, including the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), AeroQuote, Hamilton AI, SkyVector, PilotGPT, SurfOS, CharterHub, and more.

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FAA Airport, Navigation & Chart Data Available for August 6 Cycle

Monday, August 3, 2026 @ 8:00 AM

iFlightPlanner for iPad and iFlightPlanner for iPhone users may now download airport and navigation data, aeronautical charts, georeferenced airport diagrams and terminal procedures for the FAA AIRAC cycle beginning August 6, 2026. Simply tap the button in the upper-left corner of the Downloads tab to "Check for Updates."

Pilots using iFlightPlanner for AOPA or iFlightPlanner on their desktop, laptop, or mobile device will see iFlightPlanner automatically make the transition to the new data at 09:01Z on August 6, 2026.