Where Does ForeFlight Store Charts and Logbooks?
Where ForeFlight keeps charts and logbooks on iPhone and iPad, and how pack downloads work. See the folder table below.
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ForeFlight pairs account logbooks with device charts. Your login holds aircraft, logbook, and documents. The iPad holds chart regions, plates, and terrain in the app container for offline cockpit use.
Downloads view is the source of truth for pack state. File managers show little of the container on stock devices. For moves, sign in first, then fetch regions for your route. Custom content imported through Files must be recopied by hand. Check cycle dates, since expired data warns loudly at startup.
Where ForeFlight stores this, by platform
On My iPad/ForeFlight (charts in container, logbook in cloud)
Logbook follows your ForeFlight account. Chart regions download to the app container for offline use. Verify in Downloads view before flying without signal.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move ForeFlight charts to a new iPad?
Sign in on the new device with the same account and download chart regions over WiFi. Logbook entries sync from the cloud. Custom plates you imported need manual copy through Files. Verify downloads before flying, since expired packs hide at the runway.
Does ForeFlight work offline in flight?
Yes for regions you downloaded in Downloads view. They live in the app container plus documents. The exact subfolder names shift with data cycles, so use the in app manager to verify sizes. Logbook itself follows your account regardless of packs.
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