Air traffic controller simulator

New York tower (JFK)

Run the New York tower (KJFK) in your browser: arrivals on 22L/22R, departures from 22R, separation and real callsigns. Free.

Runways in use

KJFK plays with a fixed runway configuration: arrivals land on 22L/22R and departures take off from 22R.

Traffic replays a historical week from June 2026 (ADS-B).

Aircraft positions are simulated. Traffic uses current schedules where available, historical samples and practice routes to fill gaps. This is not a live flight tracker.

What a shift contains

Your shift lasts until you choose to finish. You guide arrivals to the runway, clear departures for take-off and give taxi instructions, keeping aircraft 4 NM or 1000 ft apart. Callsigns come from real flights.

Frequently asked questions

Is it realistic?

Runways, callsigns and schedules are real, but aircraft positions are simulated and procedures are simplified. It is a game, not a training tool.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. It runs in the browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with nothing to install.

Is it free?

Yes. It is free to play, with no sign-up and no download.