3 easy steps
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1
Purchase and install
compatible hardware
2
Choose your
Subscription Package
3
Activate Online
or call 1-855-796-9847.
See DETAILS below
SiriusXM vs. ADS‑B
Choose satellite weather for twice-as-fast Composite Radar and Lightning plus exclusive features not found on the ground-based ADS-B system. The 2020 Mandate doesn’t require that you use ADS-B weather. Choose SiriusXM, ADS-B, or both!
Dare to CompareSuperior Features | SiriusXM Weather | ADS-B |
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No Altitude Limitation or Line-Of-Sight Restrictions |
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Coast-To-Coast Coverage From Taxi To Landing |
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High-Res Composite & Base Reflectivity Radar |
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NEXRAD Storm Cell Attributes |
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Both Cloud-To-Cloud & Cloud-To-Ground Lightning |
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Echo Tops |
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High-Res Surface Winds |
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Surface Visibility |
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Features, Packages, and Pricing
SiriusXM
Pilot Express
$29.99/month
- See DETAILS below.
Essential weather information for all pilots. With U.S. radar extending into southern Canada, Cloud-to-Cloud and Cloud-to-Ground lightning, TAFs, METARs, weather observations and warnings, Pilot Express delivers the weather information every pilot uses.
SiriusXM
Pilot for ForeFlight
$39.99/month
- See DETAILS below.
This is the only SiriusXM package compatible with the ForeFlight mobile app. Includes U.S. and Canadian Weather Radar; Cloud-to-Cloud and Cloud-to-Ground Lightning; TAFs and METARs; weather observations; graphical winds and temperatures aloft; Echo Tops; Cloud Tops; and other popular features.
SiriusXM
Pilot Preferred
$59.99/month
- See DETAILS below.
Includes every feature in Express and ForeFlight packages plus forecasts and weather observations; Hi-Res Graphical Forecast winds; Weather Map with surface features and Isobars, Surface Visibility, Freezing Level, and tropical storm tracking.
SiriusXM
Pilot Pro
$99.99/month
- See DETAILS below.
Includes every feature in the Preferred package plus features for more advanced pilots or longer flights including extended forecasts; 6 levels of graphical turbulence and Icing NOWcast. Pilot Pro is SiriusXM Aviation's most comprehensive aviation weather package.
Compare SiriusXM Aviation Package Features
Subscription Packages & Features2 See DETAILS below 1 |
Pilot Express $2999/Mo |
Pilot for ForeFlight $3999/Mo |
Pilot Preferred $5999/Mo |
Pilot Pro $9999/Mo |
High-Resolution Composite (NEXRAD) Radar | ||||
High-Resolution Base Reflectivity Radar | ||||
NEXRAD Storm Cell Attributes | ||||
Lightning: Cloud-to-Cloud & Cloud-to-Ground | ||||
Temporary Flight Restrictions | ||||
Winds Aloft - Graphical | ||||
Temps Aloft | ||||
AIRMETs/SIGMETs- Graphical | ||||
PIREPs | ||||
High-Resolution Surface Winds Forecast | 0-3 Hr | 0-24 Hr | ||
Weather Map w/Surface Features & Isobars | 0-24 Hr | 0-48 Hr | ||
Radar Coverage/Site Status | ||||
Icing NOWcast | ||||
METARs/ TAFs — CONUS | ||||
METARs/TAFs — Non-CONUS | - | |||
Cloud Top Image | - | |||
Echo Top Raster | - | |||
Graphical Turbulence Guidance | - | |||
Freezing Level | ||||
Tropical Storm Tracks with Windfields | - | |||
Surface Visibility Forecast | - | |||
150+ Channels of SiriusXM Satellite Radio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Compatible Hardware
Hardware and Package Compatibility
Equipment Brand | Pilot Express | Pilot Preferred | Pilot Pro | Pilot For ForeFlight |
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SiriusXM | SXAR1 | SXAR1 | SXAR1 | SXAR1 |
Garmin | GXM 42 | GXM 42 | GXM 42 | - |
Garmin | G3X Touch | G3X Touch | G3X Touch | - |
Garmin | GDL69/ 69A SXM | GDL69/ 69A SXM | GDL69/ 69A SXM | - |
Garmin |
GDL™ 51/52 GDL™ 51R/52R |
GDL™ 51/52 GDL™ 51R/52R |
GDL™ 51/52 GDL™ 51R/52R |
GDL™ 51/51R GDL™ 52/52R Audio Unavailable |
If you don't see your model listed it may be a legacy XMWX, you can view legacy XMWX Aviation data packages
Superior Weather on ForeFlight
With Garmin GDL 51/51R or GDL 52/52R or the SiriusXM SXAR1 Aviation receiver, pilots using an iPad or iPhone
with the ForeFlight Mobile app v.9.5 can view SiriusXM Aviation in-flight weather
and data delivered via satellite to monitor storm fronts, track lightning strikes,
TAFs, METARs, winds and more.
It’s Easy to Add SiriusXM Aviation Weather to ForeFlight.
1. Purchase compatible hardware.
2. Download the latest version of the ForeFlight Mobile app.
3. Choose the Pilot for ForeFlight Subscription Package.
4. Activate Service Online or call 1-855-838-8563. See DETAILS below.

Pilot for ForeFlight Features
$3999
MONTH
See DETAILS below
- High-Resolution Composite (NEXRAD) Radar
- High-Resolution Base Reflectivity Radar
- NEXRAD Storm Cell Attributes
- Lightning - Cloud-to-Cloud & Cloud-to-Ground
- Temporary Flight Restrictions
- Winds Aloft - Graphical
- Temps Aloft
- AIRMETs/SIGMETs - Graphical
- Freezing Level
- PIREPs
- Radar Coverage/Site Status
- METARs/TAFs - CONUS
- METARS/TAFs - Non-CONUS
- Cloud Top Image
- Graphical Turbulence
- Icing NOWcast
- Weather Map with Surface Features
- Surface Visibility

Track High-Resolution
Base Reflectivity Radar

Overlay Flight Route On
Inflight Weather & Charts

Access Forecast Winds
At Any Altitude

Anticipate Changing
Airport Conditions

Avoid Hazardous
Inflight Weather

$200 Rebate
Rebate Offer DetailsPurchase any eligible new aviation satellite weather receiver from 1/1/2020-12/31/2020, activate it with any SiriusXM Aviation weather subscription package, maintain 60 days of continuous paid service and receive a $200 SiriusXM Rewards Visa®
SiriusXM® Aviation
Service Coverage Area
SiriusXM Aviation service is available in the continental United States, southern Canada and coastal regions. The green area on this map is an approximation of our satellite coverage area. Satellite signal strength at border regions may be limited.


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