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LiveATC Air Radio

LiveATC Air Radio

Live air traffic control radio

636 ratings
575 reviews
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$4.99

Lowest price: $3.99 4 years ago (-25%)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 9, 2009
  • January 26, 2026

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Dave Pascoe
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Listen to live conversations between pilots and air traffic controllers from airports worldwide. Easily find and save your favorite channels, or discover airports near your current location. Explore aviation communications, including high-altitude and oceanic traffic.

✓Live pilot-controller audio feeds
✓Browse by location (state, province, country)
✓Add channels to Favorites
✓Find nearby airports
✓High-altitude and oceanic traffic coverage
✓Extensive global airport network
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of LiveATC Air Radio. Based on 636 reviews and a 3.6/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Travel app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great resource for aviation enthusiasts
  • 👍Helpful for student pilots and ATC communication practice
  • 🔍Ability to listen to various airports and frequencies
  • 💡Useful when combined with flight tracking apps

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent connectivity issues and stream dropouts
  • 🔇Poor audio quality and low volume
  • 🚫Lack of coverage for certain regions (e.g. UK, Australia)
  • 🕰️Significant delay compared to real-time ATC communications
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What's New in LiveATC Air Radio

2.4.4

January 26, 2026

Dark mode enhancements

Charts

Top Paid

🥈 2

Travel

The app has maintained its position at 2 recently.

Last updated on August 30, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 56-7

Global

This app dropped -7 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on August 30, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 64+3

Travel

This app rose +3 positions in Travel chart.

Last updated on August 30, 2026.

User reviews

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This app is goated!

This app is a one time payment for a lifetime of being able to listen to real ATC calls as they happens. I am studying for my PPL and this ha gone a long way prepping for ATC calls. Wish I could support the dev more.
Agastya AAgastya A

Still no YSWS

Newest airport still not available
Data65auData65au

Feed quantities

Even though this is a free app, I feel we should have better audio quality from the major airports. I think JFK LaGuardia Newark have excellent audio and sees, but I live in the Bay Area in SFO. Tower quality is poor. Is there someway that can be improved as a major airport in LAX sounds better than SFO what’s going on here in the Bay Area.
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BearbullcruisingBearbullcruising

Best App For ATC

I love the app however wondering if a feature can be added for multiple channel listening
ATCRaudioATCRaudio

Stopped working when locked

Used to be a great app. Now it has bugs. Doesn’t play when locked. So I downloaded a different one.
Play On 04Play On 04
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Certain airport feeds not working or frequently unavailable

Bug

App crashes or stops playing without warning

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Inconsistent performance across different devices and OS versions

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add ability to search for and select specific frequencies

Feature

Implement a way to follow and track aircraft across frequency changes

Feature

Integrate archived ATC recordings for playback

Feature

Add support for more international airports

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FAQ

What does LiveATC Air Radio do?

LiveATC Air Radio allows you to listen to live audio feeds of conversations between pilots and air traffic controllers at airports around the world. It provides a way to tune into aviation communications, understand flight operations, and satisfy curiosity about pilot-controller interactions.

What are the key features of LiveATC Air Radio?

Key features include browsing and listening to live air traffic control audio from over 1,200 airports globally, adding favorite channels for quick access, and using a 'Nearby' function to find airports close to your location. It also covers high-altitude and oceanic communications.

How much does LiveATC Air Radio cost?

LiveATC Air Radio is a paid application. The description explicitly advises users to check coverage before purchasing, indicating a one-time purchase price rather than a subscription or free model.

Is LiveATC Air Radio available in my country?

Coverage varies by country and airport. The app's developers strongly advise checking the LiveATC.net website for specific coverage details before purchasing. Note that streaming ATC communications may be prohibited by law in certain countries, and coverage is not guaranteed for all airports or channels.

Who would benefit from using LiveATC Air Radio?

This app is ideal for aviation enthusiasts, planespotters, pilots, and anyone curious about the behind-the-scenes communication in air traffic control. It's also useful for understanding potential flight delays by listening to airport communications.