LiveATC
Live air traffic control audio from towers around the world, so you can listen to a controller sequencing arrivals into Heathrow while you work.
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How to get the most from it
LiveATC sits in Flight & Ship Tracking under Wander, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- Turn the sound up or put headphones on — it needs audio.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something mesmerising, cosy and brainy.
About this category: Aircraft, cargo ships, trains and satellites moving live on a map. Startling the first time you realise how much is in the air at once.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Watching something hypnotic for a while
- Somewhere low-key to settle into
- Giving your brain a workout
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
LiveATC: quick answers
Is LiveATC free?
Yes. LiveATC is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use LiveATC?
No. You can use LiveATC without signing up for anything.
Does LiveATC work on a phone?
Yes. LiveATC works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is LiveATC safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It does need sound, so bring headphones.
How long does LiveATC take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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