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By the end of this guide, you will have connected PlaneConnection to ForeFlight Dispatch, configured bidirectional trip sync, and verified the connection.
This feature requires administrator or workspace owner permissions. Changes made here affect all users in your workspace.
You need the Admin role and an active ForeFlight Dispatch subscription. ForeFlight Business Performance or higher plan is required for dispatch API access.

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Prerequisites

  • An active ForeFlight Dispatch account with API access enabled.
  • Admin role in PlaneConnection.
  • ForeFlight Dispatch API credentials (provided by ForeFlight support).

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What syncs between PlaneConnection and ForeFlight

Data TypeDirectionDetails
TripsBidirectionalTrips created in either system sync to the other.
AircraftPlaneConnection to ForeFlightFleet data including registration, type, and status.
CrewPlaneConnection to ForeFlightCrew assignments for each trip leg.
RoutesPlaneConnection to ForeFlightOrigin, destination, waypoints, and alternates.
WeatherForeFlight to PlaneConnectionWeather briefings and TAFs for trip routes.
Flight plansForeFlight to PlaneConnectionFiled flight plan data and FMS route strings.

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Connect ForeFlight

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Step 1: Navigate to the ForeFlight settings page
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Go to Ops > Settings > Integrations and select the Flight Planning category. Click Configure on the ForeFlight Dispatch card.
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Step 2: Enter your ForeFlight credentials
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Provide your ForeFlight Dispatch API key and organization identifier. These are available from ForeFlight’s integration settings or from ForeFlight support.
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Step 3: Configure sync options
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Choose which data types to synchronize and the sync direction for each:
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OptionDefaultDescriptionSync tripsEnabledBidirectional trip creation and updates.Sync aircraftEnabledPush fleet data to ForeFlight.Sync crewEnabledPush crew assignments to ForeFlight.Import weatherEnabledPull weather data for trip routes.
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Step 4: Test the connection
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Click Test Connection to verify that PlaneConnection can communicate with ForeFlight’s API. A success message confirms the integration is active.
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Step 5: Save settings
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Click Save Settings. The integration status shows Connected.
After connecting ForeFlight, any new trip created in PlaneConnection automatically appears in ForeFlight Dispatch within minutes. Crew members using ForeFlight on their iPads see the trip in their schedule without manual entry.

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Verify the sync

After connecting:
  1. Create a test trip in PlaneConnection with a departure within the next 24 hours.
  2. Open ForeFlight Dispatch and verify the trip appears with correct route, aircraft, and crew data.
  3. File a flight plan in ForeFlight and verify the filed plan data syncs back to the trip in PlaneConnection.

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Disconnect ForeFlight

  1. Navigate to Ops > Settings > Integrations > Flight Planning.
  2. Click Disconnect on the ForeFlight card.
  3. Confirm the disconnection.
Disconnecting stops all data synchronization. Previously synced trips remain in both systems.

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Troubleshooting

IssueSolution
Connection test failsVerify API credentials and that your ForeFlight plan includes API access.
Trips not syncingCheck that the trip departure is within ForeFlight’s sync window (typically 30 days).
Crew not appearing in ForeFlightVerify crew members have email addresses that match their ForeFlight accounts.
Weather data missingConfirm the Import weather option is enabled in sync settings.

Create a Trip

Create trips that automatically sync to ForeFlight.

Use Weather

View weather data imported from ForeFlight and other sources.

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Last modified on April 11, 2026