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Headings - Air Traffic Control

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$8.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 22, 2023
  • September 3, 2026

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nick bols
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Experience realistic air traffic control simulation with various difficulty levels and real-world airport scenarios. Learn ATC techniques, hone skills, and compete on leaderboards. Includes training modes for aspiring and current air traffic controllers.

✓Realistic ATC radar simulation
✓Multiple difficulty levels
✓Real-world airport scenarios
✓Eurocontrol FEAST-II training mode
✓Leaderboard competition
✓Custom runway training
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What's New in Headings

1.3.13

September 3, 2026

Quickfix for Dubai 30 scenario. Point MIADA would often spawn incoming aircraft at conflicting levels to outbounds. Big thanks to M. Hale for reporting. Apologies for previous delays on new versions :) More soon.

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Actual Radar ATCO review

Really good simulation, and much fun! I’m able to play on my iPhone with ease.

Room for improvement:
- WTC alarm triggers with a lighter in front of a heavier WTC on final.

Otherwise, good job!
Sam885Sam885

Response from developer

Hey Sam885, Thank you for playing and reporting! -WTC: do you mean the yellow warning one or red? The yellow is advisory during any phase of flight, I made it just as a reminder and a teaching aid that if you would turn those aircraft on final, then you need to be wary of the sequence and distance. As soon as they both fully establish on ILS it should disappear. This will not cost you any points. If you mean H behind L both on ILS gave you a red warning, that is some kind of a bug! (unless they were closer than 3.0NM, only on short final can they get closer than that to account for speed compression) -Fixed labels: There should not be any fixed labels. If you long press (about half a second) on a label, you can then drag that label around as long as you keep your finger on screen. It will then keep that relevant position to the aircraft when you release. If this doesn't fix/explain what you meant, please send me an email at headingsatc@icloud.com and I'll gladly look further into it. Regards, Nick

Fantastic Game

This is up there with the best ATC games that I’ve played. Would love the ability to vector aircraft to waypoints (useful for consistent approaches) or even the ability to set standard approaches etc. but maybe that would make it too easy.

I really enjoy the fact that the scenarios have a set number of aircraft, so it is possible to play a certain scenario and finish after a set time, rather than many of the ATC genre that have arrivals continually ramping up until a separation incident is inevitable.

Great game! Thanks 🙏
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mwwhalemwwhale

Response from developer

Hey mwwhale, Wow! Amazing to hear, of course the game was made with a lot of passion :) Indeed once the zoomout and airspace size are improved I think waypoints would be super useful. (e.g. for holds) I also imagine a point merge scenario in the future. Thanks again for the review! Greets, Nick

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Nice to play. Please provide more airports. And: Do not send a/c in at the same level while another flies through the exit point. No one can handle this even in real life.
Gideon69Gideon69

Response from developer

Hi Gideon69, Thank you for reporting! That is indeed not supposed to happen at all, it’s a side-effect of allowing some types of departures more exit levels because of smaller airspace size for people with smaller devices. I’ve already tackled some of those. Do you recall by any chance which scenario and exit/entrypoint it was? Feel free to send to headingsatc@icloud.com and I’ll take a look. Planning on reworking to add separate entry/exit points as well to eliminate this of happening all together. Greets, N.

ILS not working

‘Cleared Direct’ function has stopped changing the direction of the aircraft to the start of the runway approach.
JK (SC)JK (SC)

Response from developer

Hi JK (SC), Thanks for pointing out a possible bug. Could you email me at headingsatc@icloud.com please with more detail so I can take a look at it? In my testing the ILS still works. If the angle between aircraft current heading and ILS is too large it will not intercept. Too high speed can also have an impact. Is it any specific scenario only for example? Which kind of device and iOS version are you using? Thank you! Regards, Nick

Is it for real?

. I’ve tried many other programs for aircraft control, but this is absolutely the best it gives you everything you could want in a control atmosphere. It’s almost like you’re sitting in an ATC office controlling aircraft into an airport. It starts off with training and then you progress very realistic and extremely addictive. I’ve sat here until like 3 o’clock in the morning playing with this and I’ve been doing it now for a few weeks and it is wonderful. Can’t wait for the next revision so if you’re looking for a good realistic, ATC program look no further this one is definitely it.
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Zoster canZoster can

Response from developer

Hi Zoster can, Thank you very much that addictive feeling is exactly what I was going for, it gets like that irl as well so I wanted to convey that as best as possible :) Working on the next versions, plan to get back on a faster update pace soon. Enjoy! Greets, Nick

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FAQ

What is Headings - Air Traffic Control?

Headings is a realistic air traffic control (ATC) radar simulator and trainer for iPhone and iPad. It offers modes for beginners and experienced controllers, teaching ATC techniques and tools.

What airports are included in Headings?

Scenarios currently feature Dubai International, JFK (New York), Heathrow (London), Zaventem (Brussels), Schiphol (Amsterdam), Rome (Fiumicino), and New Delhi (Indira Gandhi) with actual aircraft callsigns and types.

Does Headings offer different difficulty levels?

Yes, there are 6 difficulty levels per scenario, allowing users to become accustomed to airspace and focus on specific traffic types. Extreme traffic modes simulate high-pressure situations.

Can I compete with other players in Headings?

Yes, you can compete for the top spot on the leaderboard to see if you can beat real Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCOs). For valid ATCOs, adding your 4-letter Unit identifier to your Game Center name will display it on leaderboards.

Is Headings available on multiple devices?

Headings is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The current screen size of the iPhone limits some airspace possibilities, but larger airspaces are planned.

How often is Headings updated?

The app was last updated on October 26, 2025, indicating active development. Future updates like voice control and bigger, GPS-accurate airspaces are in the works and will be free for existing supporters.

What is the price of Headings?

Headings is a one-time purchase priced at $8.99. The developer states it is ad-free for life due to this initial purchase.

Does Headings have ads?

No, Headings is ad-free for life. The developer explicitly mentions this as a benefit of the one-time purchase.