LISTENING GUIDE
How pilots use ATC radio
Learn the basic rhythm of pilot and controller exchanges.
Calls and clearances
A pilot identifies the aircraft and calls a controller. Controllers issue instructions or clearances that pilots may need to read back.
Changing frequencies
A flight can move between ground, tower, departure, center and approach as its location changes.
Learn by listening
Live audio helps listeners recognize vocabulary but does not replace official instruction or current operating procedures.
Hear an airport for yourself.
Browse live feeds by region and service. Three tower feeds are free to play.
Explore live feeds ↗Live ATC is for general listening and learning. Streams may be delayed or incomplete and must not be used for aviation operations.