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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.
Editor Opinion
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.
Pros & Cons
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
Specifications
| Updated | 29.05.2025 |
| Age Rating | Everyone |
| Developer | LiveATC |
| Android | Android 6.0++ |
| Package Name |
net.liveatc.liveatc_app |
Ratings
User Reviews
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,...
Not bad, but bugs prevent it from being great. The "pause" button only works about half the time. I suspect it doesn't have any garuanteed delivery. And if you force-kill...
Won't let me enter frequencies directly despite saying that in the search field. Won't show some airports and frequencies (PHLI). Edit: The latest UI doesn't let you go back to...
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