Safety & Emergency
When seconds matter. Know where you are.
In an emergency, the first thing rescuers need is your location. SkyLocation gives you precise coordinates and accuracy instantly — ready to share by any means available.
You need help. The first question they'll ask: "Where are you?"
Whether you're calling 911, radioing on VHF channel 16, or sending a message via satellite communicator — the first and most critical piece of information emergency responders need is your position. "Near the big rock" or "somewhere on the north side of the mountain" costs search teams hours. Exact coordinates save lives.
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.
Instant Coordinates On Screen
No splash screens, no loading bars, no map tiles to download. Open SkyLocation and your position is immediately visible — critical 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. This number can mean the difference between a 5-minute rescue and a 5-hour search.
SOS Message Preparation
Pro feature: SkyLocation can prepare an emergency message with your coordinates, accuracy, altitude, and timestamp — ready to send the moment you have any kind of signal.
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 zero configuration. No account to create, no emergency contacts to set up, no subscription to maintain. It works the moment you need it.
Works Where Emergencies Happen
Remote trails, open water, foreign countries with no local SIM — the places where emergencies are most dangerous are exactly the places where SkyLocation works.
“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. No account required. Works offline from the moment you open it.