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LiveATC for Android

LiveATC for Android

Android LiveATC
3.8 Popularity

Tune in to live air traffic control chatter

System Requirements

Updated
May 29, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone
Developer
Android
Android 6.0++
Package Name
net.liveatc.liveatc_app

So here's my honest take on LiveATC for Android. I've tested a bunch of aviation and airport apps, and this one's pretty solid. The ability to tune in to live ATC is super cool, and it's fascinating to listen to the pilots and controllers communicate. The app is easy to use and the audio quality is better than I expected. But it does have some downsides - the streams can be a bit unreliable at times, and the UI is a little clunky. Overall though, if you're an aviation enthusiast, this is a pretty fun app to mess around with.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of airports to choose from around the world
  • Audio quality is surprisingly good, feels like you're in the tower
  • Free to use, no subscription required
  • Easy to browse and find airports near you
  • Satisfies your inner airplane nerd

Cons

  • Streams can be a bit spotty and unreliable at times
  • Interface is a little clunky and could use some polish
  • Limited to the airports that LiveATC.net actually covers
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Description

Been using LiveATC for Android for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that lets you listen in on the live conversations between pilots and air traffic controllers at airports around the world. Pretty solid app if you’re into aviation or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes at the airport.

Here’s what you do: you can browse by country or US state to find an airport, then just tap to start listening. There’s also a list of popular airports so you can easily find ones near you. And the audio quality is surprisingly good – it’s almost like you’re right there in the control tower.

Look, if you’re into aviation or just find air traffic control chatter interesting, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – sometimes the streams can be a bit spotty and the UI could use some work – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want to satisfy your inner airplane nerd.

User Reviews

Robert Stanley October 9, 2025

Been using this app for years now and love it. There's only a persistent issue i wish could be fixed. The stream will pause or stop when the phone locks,...

Jerry Dewey October 9, 2025

Exactly what I wanted. A reliable app for listening to air traffic in, out, and around Tulsa International. It is configurable to pause when switching apps or continue to play...

Lalo Ruvalcaba October 9, 2025

I cant go outside without looking up at a plane with that urge to know where its going or coming from and thinking how cool it is knowing that the...

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