Safety & Emergency
When seconds matter. Know where you are.
In an emergency, the first thing rescuers need is your location. Once your iPhone has a GPS fix, SkyLocation shows your coordinates and accuracy — ready to share by any means available.
You need help. The first question they'll ask: "Where are you?"
Whether you are calling emergency services, using VHF channel 16, or preparing a message for a satellite communicator, clear position information can help responders. Share the displayed coordinates when a reliable GPS fix is available, and follow the dispatcher’s instructions. SkyLocation does not contact emergency services.
SkyLocation displays your latitude, longitude, and crucially your accuracy in meters. That accuracy number tells rescuers the size of the search area — a 5-meter accuracy means they need to search a 10-meter circle, while 50-meter accuracy means a 100-meter circle. Including accuracy when you report your position helps rescue teams prioritize resources.
Prepare before you need it: open SkyLocation at the trailhead, at the dock, or at base camp to confirm it's getting a solid fix. In an actual emergency, your coordinates are already on screen — read them over whatever communication channel you have available.
Built for safety & emergency
Every feature designed for your specific needs.
Your Coordinates, Right on Screen
No splash screens, no loading bars, no map tiles to download. Once your iPhone has a GPS fix, your position is right there on screen — which matters when you're injured, scared, or in fading light.
Accuracy in Meters
The accuracy reading tells you — and rescuers — how precise your position is. A reading of 5m means a 10-meter search circle. That number can make a real difference in how quickly rescuers reach you.
Emergency Message Preparation
Pro feature: SkyLocation can prepare a message with your coordinates, accuracy, altitude, and timestamp. Send it yourself when a suitable communication channel is available.
Channel-Agnostic Reporting
GPS coordinates are just numbers. Read them over a phone call, text message, VHF radio, satellite messenger, or even write them on a note for a passing hiker.
No Account, No Setup
SkyLocation requires no account or emergency contacts. Open it when you need a GPS readout, wait for a reliable fix, and use the coordinates through the communication channel available to you.
Built for Where Signal Disappears
Remote trails, open water, foreign countries with no local SIM — SkyLocation reads your position straight from GPS satellites in exactly the places where cell signal drops out, whenever you have open sky above you.
“I always open SkyLocation at the trailhead before a solo run. Knowing that my exact coordinates are one glance away — and that I can read them to a dispatcher — gives me genuine peace of mind in remote areas.”
— SkyLocation User
Frequently Asked Questions
Can SkyLocation call emergency services?
How should I report my coordinates to emergency services?
What if GPS accuracy is poor at my location?
Should I rely solely on my phone for emergency positioning?
What's the difference between GPS coordinates and what3words?
Can I test SkyLocation before going into remote areas?
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Ready to try SkyLocation?
Free on the App Store and Google Play. No account required. Works offline from the moment you open it.