# LiveATC Air Radio

> Live air traffic control radio

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id317809458](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id317809458)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id317809458`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Dave Pascoe
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 3.60 / 5 (642 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-26
- **First published:** 2009-06-09
- **Size:** 5.39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/liveatc-air-radio/id317809458)
- **Website:** [https://www.liveatc.net](https://www.liveatc.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.liveatc.net/privacy](https://www.liveatc.net/privacy)

## Description

LiveATC Air Radio gives instant access to live pilots and air traffic controllers across the globe. Browse by state, province, or country to discover feeds, add favorites for quick access, and use Nearby to find airports near you.

The LiveATC network covers ARTCC/FIR and oceanic HF communications, with over 1,200 airports and 3,300 feeds and counting. Availability can change, and coverage varies by country; please check liveatc.net for current coverage before relying on a channel.

## Rankings

- #73,156 — Overall

## Review summary

The app offers broad airport coverage and good audio when streams work, and is easier to use on mobile than the site. However, reliability is a major issue: streams buffer and drop, delays persist, and feeds go down. The UI is often clunky and not intuitive, and stability/maintenance concerns lead to crashes and inconsistent performance. Overall, it has strong potential but is hampered by reliability and usability flaws.

### Pros

- Broad airport coverage including lots of airports, regional and international.
- Good audio quality when streams are working.
- Mobile-friendly and easier to use than the website.
- Longstanding user base; users report familiarity and continued use.

### Cons

- Unreliable streaming with frequent buffering, drops, and disconnections.
- Significant delay compared to the website; not real-time in the app (often 30 seconds or more).
- Poor UI/UX decisions (frequencies not shown next to channels; extra taps to view details; perceived as unfriendly).
- Feeds/channels frequently down or not maintained; some airports unavailable for weeks.
- Stability issues: crashes, freezing, and occasional device compatibility problems (e.g., not working on iPad).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id317809458)