Petition

Allow people to listen to live commercial ATC (Air Traffic Control)

Closed 83 signatures

What the petition asks

There is a law which restricts people from listening to Live ATC from UK airports. Whilst not an issue from most, I think it is a relatively pointless and outdated law which helps no one. It prevent people who enjoy aviation from listening in whilst at home or even plane spotting.
In countries like the USA they are allowed to Listen to Live ATC and I think it is very interesting. People with a passion are unable to learn from some of the best Air Traffic Controllers in the world at the moment.

Timeline

12 Aug 2025 Petition opened for signatures
12 Feb 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 83
Status Closed
Opened 12 Aug 2025
Closed 12 Feb 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Aug 2026.