Approach Control

Approach Control

Be a Radar Approach Controller

16 ratings
72 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 11, 2013
  • October 12, 2017

Features

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Experience the thrill of managing air traffic in a realistic simulation. Guide passenger jets to safe landings by controlling their heading, speed, and altitude, adhering to strict separation rules. This app offers an authentic taste of air traffic control.

Realistic radar simulation
Authentic pilot voices
Manage heading, speed, and altitude
Maintain aircraft separation
Simulates final approach procedures
Earn points for efficiency
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What's New in Approach Control

1.11

October 12, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Fixed availability of new levels 5 and 6. Fixed stability issues.

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In-App Purchases

$1.99

Airport 2

An additional airfield with a northeasterly runway configuration.

User reviews

Not bad

Would be even better with some random VFR trafic who would pop up.

Fun but missing realistic procedures

Doesn’t correctly apply approved separation standards such as diverging separation but fun to play with. Also needs varying runway alignment

Bad game

Not sure if it’s meant to be “highly realistic” or they’re just joking, but whatever the case this game is not realistic in the slightest

Great potential, but needs dev

The UI is great…a nice presentation, easy to use and has a realistic feel. Issues that need work as of 1/2023:
1. User needs awareness of why game ended. It seems like if a threshold of errors is reached, the game ends, but why the game ends each time needs to be made apparent to the user. In current state, it feels like the game is crashing.
2. End game screen feels broken: user is presented with coaching/reinforcement, which is fine, but the try again/replay button doesn’t work, so user experience is that the game is frozen. Only way to try again is to close app, and re-launch, which feels like a total loss of previous gameplay.
Nevertheless, I keep playing, which says a lot.
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Good, but..

Great to pass time, but needs to update based on 7110.65, passing or diverting and merging target procedures. Broke sep on aircraft over 30degrees diverting or paths won’t intercept. But still fun

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FAQ

What is Approach Control?

Approach Control is a highly realistic air traffic control simulation game. It allows players to experience the role of an approach controller, managing arriving passenger jets at busy airports. The game focuses on guiding aircraft safely and efficiently to their final approach.

How do I play Approach Control?

In Approach Control, you manage arriving aircraft by assigning them specific HEADING, SPEED, and ALTITUDE. Your primary goal is to keep all aircraft at least three miles apart horizontally or 1000 feet apart vertically. Successfully landing planes efficiently earns you points.

Is Approach Control free to play?

The app is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases likely provide additional content or features to enhance the gameplay experience, though the core simulation is accessible without them.

What makes this air traffic control simulation realistic?

The app is designed by real-world air traffic controllers and features radar behavior identical to real ATC screens, including a 3-second sweep. It also uses authentic pilot voices to enhance the immersive experience.

Who is the target audience for Approach Control?

This app is designed for aviation enthusiasts who want a taste of air traffic control, as well as individuals interested in pursuing a career in ATC. It appeals to those who enjoy strategy and management games with a realistic aviation theme.