What is LiveATC.net?
LiveATC.net streams live air traffic control radio from airports around the world. You search for an airport by its ICAO or IATA code, pick one of its feeds and listen to pilots and controllers talk in real time.
The feeds come mostly from volunteers who run radio receivers near airports, so coverage is strong in some places and patchy in others, with gaps in parts of Africa and Asia, and some countries restrict the streams. LiveATC also records nearly all of its frequencies, so you can play back past audio from its archives.
Main Features
- Live air traffic control audio from airports worldwide
- Search by ICAO or IATA airport code
- Separate feeds for different frequencies
- Archives of past recordings
- Feeds run by volunteers with radio receivers
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android
- No account needed to listen live
How to Get Started with LiveATC.net
- Open liveatc.net.
- Type an airport code such as KJFK in the search box.
- Choose a feed from the list for that airport.
- Press Listen to open the stream.
- Use the archives to replay earlier audio, keeping in mind the times are in UTC.
LiveATC.net Pricing
Listening live on the website is free and needs no account. The LiveATC mobile app for iOS and Android is a one-time purchase rather than a subscription.
Who Should Use It?
- Pilots and student pilots
- Aviation fans and plane spotters
- People waiting for a flight to land
- Anyone who likes real radio chatter in the background
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is LiveATC.net free?
Yes. Listening live on the website is free. The mobile app is a one-time purchase.
Do I need an account to use LiveATC.net?
No. You can listen to live feeds without making an account.
Is my local airport on LiveATC.net?
Maybe. Coverage depends on volunteers near each airport, so big airports are more likely to be covered than small ones.
Can I listen to past recordings?
Yes. LiveATC records nearly all of its frequencies and has archives you can play back. Times are in UTC.