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title: How do I add a local aviation map as an overlay? I have the map saved on my device, but I do not know how to put it in the Aero App as a moving map.
description: "*Aero App supports User Maps to be viewed and accessed on the Map view. User Maps must be sideloaded onto Aero App.* **iOS Steps:** 1. Sideload the MBTiles file via iTunes to Aero App 2. Open AeroApp -> Go to…"
url: "https://www.aeroapp.info/kb/docs/aeroapp/im-trying-to-add-a-local-aviation-map-as-an-overlay-i-have-the-map-saved-on-my-ipad-files-how-do-i-load-it-in-the-aero-app-as-a-moving-map/"
updated: "2026-04-21"
category: Aero App
tags:
  - Aero App for Android
  - Aero App for iOS
---

# How do I add a local aviation map as an overlay? I have the map saved on my device, but I do not know how to put it in the Aero App as a moving map.

*Aero App supports User Maps to be viewed and accessed on the Map view. User Maps must be sideloaded onto Aero App.*

**iOS Steps:**

1. Sideload the MBTiles file via iTunes to Aero App
2. Open AeroApp -> Go to **Map** in the main menu
3. Tap**Map Manager** icon (lower right of Map screen)
4. Tap **Maps**
5. On the side menu, Tap **User Maps**
   >>The MBTiles file should appear here<<
6. Tap **On**, next to the MBTiles file to enable it
7. Close the Map Manager popup and the overlay will appear on the Map.

**Android Steps:**

1. Copy and paste the MBTiles file into Device's Internal Storage > AeroApp > MovingMap folder
2. Open AeroApp -> Go to **Map** in the main menu
3. Tap**Map Manager** icon
4. Tap **Maps**
5. On the side menu, Tap **User Maps**
   >>The MBTiles file should appear here<<
6. Tap **On,** next to the MBTiles file to enable it
7. Close the Map Manager popup and the overlay will appear on the Map.