The Met Office has launched the beta phase of MAVIS (Aeronautical Visualisation Service), a centralised weather platform designed to support the aviation sector's evolving needs.

MAVIS consolidates four existing aviation weather services, Aviation Briefing Service, Network Weather Resilience, HeliBrief®, and Open Runway™—into a single interface. 

Powered by the Met Office's cloud-based supercomputing capability, the platform aims to provide weather visualisations to help aviation users make safer and more efficient operational decisions.

The service will remain free of charge for regulated UK aviation users, including balloonists, glider pilots, emergency helicopter crews, airlines and airport operators. 

Enhanced commercial options offering bespoke forecasting and interactive visualisation tools will also be available for those requiring advanced capabilities.

The platform is designed to serve a wide range of users, from local flying clubs to major airports. MAVIS will develop based on user feedback during the beta phase, ensuring the tool meets industry requirements.

Lauren Donohue, Aviation Business Manager at the Met Office, said: “The beta phase is a vital opportunity for users to explore MAVIS and help shape its future.

“MAVIS will continue to evolve, and we welcome input to help us shape a resource that truly supports the needs of the sector”  

Legacy aviation services are scheduled to be retired in spring 2026. Users are encouraged to engage with MAVIS during the beta testing period to ensure a smooth transition.

Further information is available at the MAVIS homepage or via email at MAVIS@metoffice.gov.uk.