MrTechKing

2 min readFreemium

GeoFS

GeoFS is a free online flight simulator that lets you fly anywhere on Earth over satellite imagery, with multiplayer. A paid HD plan adds sharper aerial images.

// at a glance

Is GeoFS free?
Freemium. Partly. GeoFS has a free plan, with paid plans for more features or usage.
Category
#Fun
Website
geo-fs.com ↗
Try GeoFS ↗
GeoFS logo

What is GeoFS?

GeoFS is a flight simulator that runs in your web browser, with nothing to install. The whole planet is built from satellite images and map data, so you can take off from almost any runway and fly over real places, from your home town to the Alps.

It uses a real physics engine for lift, drag and stall, but keeps the controls and instruments simple enough for beginners. You can pick from around 30 aircraft, including gliders, fly with other players, and see live airline traffic from real ADS-B data. Real or custom weather adds wind, clouds and turbulence. A paid HD subscription swaps in high resolution aerial imagery.

Main Features

  • Fly anywhere in the world in your browser
  • Free global satellite imagery, including AI enhanced 1 meter images
  • Around 30 aircraft plus community additions
  • Massively multiplayer flying
  • Live real-world airline traffic from ADS-B data
  • Real-time or custom weather with wind, clouds and thermals
  • Navigation map with about 40,000 runways and radio navigation aids
  • Joystick support and apps for iOS and Android

How to Get Started with GeoFS

  1. Open geo-fs.com and click Fly!
  2. Choose an aircraft from the menu.
  3. Pick a location preset or search for any airport.
  4. Read the Instructions page to learn the keys or connect a joystick.
  5. Take off, and try the live map to see other pilots.

GeoFS Pricing

GeoFS is free to fly with standard satellite imagery. GeoFS HD is a paid subscription that adds high resolution aerial imagery and removes ads, with a one day free trial. GeoFS PRO offers plans for schools and businesses.

Who Should Use It?

  • Flight sim fans without a gaming PC
  • Student pilots practising visual navigation
  • Kids who love planes
  • Anyone who wants to fly over their own house
  • Schools teaching aviation basics

GeoFS Alternatives

  • Slow Roads is a relaxing endless driving game in the browser.
  • Internet Roadtrip is a shared road trip across Street View where visitors vote on the route.
  • WorldGuessr drops you somewhere on Earth and asks you to guess where.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GeoFS free?

Yes. You can fly for free in your browser. GeoFS HD is an optional paid subscription for high resolution imagery.

Do I need to install anything?

No. GeoFS runs in a web browser on Windows, Mac and Linux, and there are mobile apps too.

Can I fly with other people?

Yes. GeoFS is multiplayer, and you can see other pilots and real airline traffic on the map.

Does GeoFS work with a joystick?

Yes. Joysticks are supported, as well as keyboard and mouse.

What does GeoFS HD add?

Sharper aerial images that make landmarks and roads easier to spot, plus an ad-free experience.