Welcome to ATC Tools!
This is a series of tools to assist virtual air traffic controllers on decision-making tasks.
This website has been designed for landscape desktop/tablet screens. You can apply zoom as needed.
Main features:
Speed, distance and altitude units conversion
Transition Level calculator according to QNH and Transition Altitude
Active runway suggestion according to wind
Suggestion of departure prefference for multiple traffic, according to wake and speed category, SID and EOBT
Distance and ETA calculator for single traffic, according to its speed
Conflicts calculator for two traffic flying the same route, according to their speeds
Traffic separation calculator
Recommended steps before connecting: (*)
(With list of useful links for IVAO Spain users)
Make sure your headphones and microphone are working properly.
Make sure your radar software is set up as you like it: insets/screens, labels, menus, center point and range, colors, sounds, COM & VHF...
Check NOTAMS for your area.
Check Webeye for adjacent ATC stations and traffic status on your area.
Check METAR and TAF, and determine Active Runways and Transition Level.
Make sure your Radio Cheat Sheet(**) and Traffic Separation Calculator or Taxi Manager are ready.
Get ready any documentation that could be useful during the ATC session:
Connect to the Division's Discord Server for coordination with adjacent ATC.
Before connecting, prepare the Remarks for the ATIS (Autoswitch, Datalink, Non Standard Procedures, Severe Weather, TWY in use to vacate RWY, Approach in use, HIRO, etc...)
ONCE CONNECTED TO IVAO...
AIRPORTS Window: Select controlled airports and active runways.
ATIS Window: Check ATIS Active, write position callsign, active runways, TA & TL, copy and paste previously prepared remarks.
VHF Window: Check frequency, adjust volume.
COM Window: Check VHF1 frequency. Send "ONLINE" message on ATC tab.
ATC Window: Open Direct Message for adjacent ATC.
Remember to save profile.
ATC Tools has been created by an IVAO Member
This website is a personal project that I'm maintaining independently. If you find it useful and would like to support it, you can do so here:
Disclaimer! I'm not a professional ATC. These calculators have been created through theoretical knowledge and mathematical formulas. There may have been errors when designing the formulas, or translating them into JavaScript. If you find a mistake or incorrect or awkward results, please don't hesitate to contact me. I would love to keep on learning and improving.
You can contact me via Discord @nukethefox or telegram
(* Here I'm assuming you know the software and your sector even before thinking about connecting.)
(** Yes, this radio cheat sheet is also made by me!)
NEVER use these calculators for real life air traffic control. FOR FLIGHT SIMULATION ONLY!