ABOUT METAFLIGHT
Welcome to the MetaFlight Documentation
Last Updated: January 9, 2026Here you’ll find all the information you need to understand MetaFlight andnavigate through its different systems. If you are new, start with the Getting Started section.If you are looking for information about gameplay and progression, explore the Gameplay section.For subscriptions, support, and help, visit the Subscription & Help section. Use the documentation categories to find...
What is MetaFlight exactly?
Last Updated: January 7, 2026MetaFlight is a persistent aviation world built on top of flight simulation. It connects realistic flying, player-driven missions and a live global economy into a single shared system. You don’t just fly routes. You participate in a world that evolves over time based on player activity.
Is MetaFlight free to join and use?
Last Updated: January 7, 2026Yes, MetaFlight is free to join. As a free user, you can fly in Free Mode with Passengers and Cargo. You can also access Career Mode, although some features are limited. To see exactly what is included in the free plan and what requires a subscription, please visit our Features page.
Is MetaFlight a multiplayer game?
Last Updated: January 8, 2026Yes, but not in a traditional “session-based” way. MetaFlight is a shared persistent world: You play in the same world, even when others are offline.
What makes MetaFlight different from other flight simulation add-ons?
Last Updated: January 14, 2026MetaFlight is very different from traditional flight simulation add-ons because it is not limited to isolated missions or a simple career progression system. Instead, it offers a persistent shared world where every flight directly affects a global economy shared by all players. In most add-ons, once a flight is finished, its impact ends there. In...
Is MetaFlight focused on realism or fun?
Last Updated: January 14, 2026MetaFlight aims to strike a balance between realism and enjoyment. Aviation procedures, operational constraints, and economic logic are inspired by real-world aviation, which helps create an immersive and believable experience. However, the system is intentionally designed to remain accessible and flexible. Players do not need to follow strict real-life rules at all times, allowing both...
Can I play MetaFlight casually, or is it hardcore only?
Last Updated: January 7, 2026MetaFlight is designed to scale with your involvement. You can: There is no mandatory grind and no fixed playstyle.
Do I need aviation knowledge to enjoy MetaFlight?
Last Updated: January 14, 2026No prior aviation knowledge is required to enjoy most roles in MetaFlight. Players who choose management-oriented roles, such as Airline Manager or Airport Manager, can fully enjoy the game without knowing how to fly an aircraft. However, for the pilot role, a basic understanding of aviation is recommended. Players should already know how to operate...
Are Airline Manager and Airport Manager available?
Last Updated: January 8, 2026Not yet. These roles are currently in development and will be introduced as natural extensions of the same world. The Pilot role and the World Flight Market are already live and form the foundation of the ecosystem.
Can I invite a friend to MetaFlight?
Last Updated: January 8, 2026Yes, you can invite your friends to join MetaFlight. You can share your referral link, available in your dashboard, to invite a friend to create an account. When your friend registers using your referral link, you earn 500 FC, and your friend receives 300 FC. Please note that referral rewards may change over time.
