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SkyMateControl
Available now · v1.1.0

Air traffic control that thinks. Airports that come alive.

SkyMate Control is a high-intelligence ATC that runs you and every AI aircraft around you as one operation: sequencing departures and arrivals, handling routes, and resolving conflicts before they happen.

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MSFS 2020 & 2024 · X-Plane 12 & 11One-time payment · Runs on your PC
Radio activityEHAM Ground
Live

Listening on 121.590 MHz

KLM1116121.590

Ground, KLM 1 1 1 6, ready to taxi.

ATC Controller121.590

KLM 1 1 1 6, taxi to runway 27, hold short runway 27.

N320SB121.590

Ground, N 3 2 0 Sierra Bravo, request push and start.

Preparing the controller response
Active frequencyGround
121.590
Featured flights
Tutorials

Watch it fly. Then fly it yourself.

Real sessions recorded in the simulator. Choose your flight rules and watch the whole operation, from the first radio call to the last.

VFRSearch & Rescue

Search & Rescue Mission plus ATC | MSFS & X-Plane

A Search & Rescue mission with SkyMate VFR Companion and Control, from briefing and ATC coordination to the search and return to base.

Watch on YouTube
In this series · No flight plan required
Available nowPay once, fly foreverNo subscriptions · 100% localMSFS 2020 & 2024X-Plane 12 & 11
One payment. For life.

Pay once. Fly forever.

SkyMate Control is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Your license is yours for life and the whole system runs locally on your PC.

$45USDonce, for life
Try free for 5 daysThen $45 once for a lifetime license.
One-time payment of $45 for a lifetime license. No subscription.

  • One-time payment

    Buy it once. No monthly fees, no credits, no tiers that expire.

  • Fully local

    Controller, voice and traffic run on your own PC after a one-time setup. No cloud dependency in flight.

  • Yours for life

    Install it, keep it and fly it for as long as you want. It never stops working because a plan ran out.

High-intelligence ATC

One controller. Every aircraft. Every airport, alive.

SkyMate Control doesn't just talk to you. It runs the whole airport. Your aircraft and every AI aircraft share the same controller, the same runways and the same plan, so the traffic around you stops being decoration and starts being traffic.

  1. 01Sequencing

    Departures and arrivals are slotted into one runway sequence. You'll be number two behind the 737, and the 737 knows it too.

  2. 02Routes

    Taxi routes, departures, arrivals and vectors are issued to AI traffic and actually followed, with the same discipline expected of you.

  3. 03Conflicts

    Runway incursions, converging traffic and spacing losses are detected and solved with real instructions: hold short, go around, turn now.

EGLL TowerRunway 27R · 4 aircraft in sequence
ATC
  1. 01
    BAW22A320
    ARR · ILS 27R · 4 NM

    Cleared to land runway 27R.

  2. 02
    KLM1116B738
    DEP · Holding point A1

    Line up and wait behind the landing Airbus.

  3. 03
    N320SBC172You
    DEP · VFR · Holding point A2

    Hold short runway 27R, number three for departure.

  4. 04
    EZY45A319
    TAXI · A, B2 → A1

    Hold position at B2, give way to the 737 on Alpha.

    Conflict resolved
One continuous flight

The right controller at every phase.

SkyMate Control follows the operational flow of a real flight instead of treating every radio call as an isolated conversation.

01

Clearance

Brief the flight, receive routing, altitude and squawk, then complete the readback.

02

Ground

Request startup or pushback and follow taxiways, crossings and hold-short instructions.

03

Tower

Join the runway sequence as departures and arrivals shape your takeoff or landing clearance.

04

Departure & center

Fly climbs, vectors, direct-to instructions and altitude changes across controller handoffs.

05

Approach

Continue through arrival and approach to landing, runway exit and taxi to parking.

Choose how you fly

IFR structure or VFR freedom. Control understands both.

The setup changes with your flight rules, while the same controller, traffic and simulator awareness remain with you.

IFRSimBrief flight plan

A planned flight, carried through every phase.

Control starts from your operational flight plan and keeps its route and destination context throughout the session.

  • Import the active SimBrief operational flight plan.
  • Build the clearance around route, procedures, initial climb and squawk.
  • Carry flight-plan context through controller and frequency handoffs.
VFRNo SimBrief required

Start local. Fly visually.

Begin without an IFR plan. Your aircraft, callsign, departure airport and live simulator state shape the session.

  • Start with your callsign, aircraft and departure airport.
  • Work airport frequencies and surface instructions without an IFR route.
  • Use live aircraft state and flight phase to keep controller context relevant.
Every flight includes
Natural radioParticipating trafficAirport-aware taxiVisible processing feedback
Inside SkyMate Control

The flight, visible at a glance.

Real captures from a live SkyMate Control session at London Heathrow, using Microsoft Flight Simulator and injected participating traffic.

Flight setup

Import the active SimBrief plan and confirm aircraft, route and readiness before going on frequency.

Clear startup feedback

Stay informed while Control prepares the flight plan, voice cache, ATIS and traffic environment.

A living radio frequency

Follow traffic calls, controller responses and readbacks while monitoring aircraft and radio state.

Airport surface map

See the airport blueprint, taxiways, runways and your aircraft position in one focused view.

Operational by design

More than a voice on the radio.

The controller, airport, traffic and your aircraft state work as one system.

Natural radio calls

Use clear aviation language without memorizing a command tree. See what was heard and when the controller is preparing a response.

Traffic that participates

Nearby aircraft request clearance, taxi, depart and arrive under the same controller instead of acting as background decoration.

Controller continuity

Move from ground to tower, departure, center and approach with the correct facility, frequency and flight context.

Airport-aware taxi

Receive taxiways, runway crossings and hold-short instructions shaped by airport geometry and active traffic.

A controller that follows the flight

Position, altitude, route, runway state and earlier readbacks remain part of the conversation as the flight develops.

IFR and VFR from preflight

Import a SimBrief operational flight plan for IFR or start VFR with your aircraft, callsign and departure context.

Roadmap

Cleared for today. Planning for tomorrow.

Explore what has landed in Control 1.1.2 and what we’re working on next.

Landed in 1.1.2v1.1.2

Smoother ground traffic

Improved ground traffic animations for both MSFS and X-Plane.

Plane Spotter

Watch airport traffic with Plane Spotter.

App UI improvements

A refined app interface for a smoother experience.

Landed in 1.1.0v1.1.0

Stable VFR 1.0, worldwide

Pattern work, airspace transitions, CTAF operations and stable VFR traffic management around the world.

VFR & IFR emergencies

ATC support when the unexpected happens, for both visual and instrument flights.

Full IFR, in three languages

Complete IFR coverage in English, Spanish and French, plus multilingual mode.

SkyMate + Control integration

Connect SkyMate Control with the SkyMate VFR Companion for missions with coordinated ATC.

ATC overlays & 3D taxi guidance

Keep ATC information in view and follow 3D overlay guidance on the ground.

Your flight deck, on any screen

Access Control remotely from another PC, tablet or phone, without installing additional apps.

Landing soon

VFR 2.0

Pattern work within controlled airspace.

Custom community-curated airport flows

Custom airport flows curated by the community.

Under analysis

macOS support for X-Plane

Evaluating support for running SkyMate Control on Mac with X-Plane.

More languages

Additional languages shaped by community requests.

Real-world traffic

Real-world traffic for MSFS and X-Plane.

More MSFS traffic libraries

Support for additional traffic libraries in MSFS.

Requirements

Ready for your next flight.

What you need to get started with SkyMate Control.

Operating system
Windows PC
Simulator
MSFS 2024, MSFS 2020, X-Plane 12 or X-Plane 11
GPU · recommended
12 GB or more of VRAM.
Memory · recommended
16 GB or more of RAM.
Voice communication
A microphone to talk to the controller.
Initial setup
Internet access for installation and AI model downloads. Core ATC and voice systems run locally after setup.

Traffic injection

To use Control’s traffic injection, install the traffic library for your simulator and disable all native in-sim traffic.

MSFS 2024 & 2020
Requires the FSLTL traffic library. Disable all native traffic in the simulator settings.
X-Plane 12 & 11
Requires the BlueBell traffic library. Disable all native traffic in the simulator settings.
Limitations

Good control starts with good simulator data.

SkyMate Control relies on data provided by your simulator. Airport data, and airspace data in some countries, can be incomplete or inaccurate. This can occasionally cause aircraft to get stuck or behave unexpectedly.

We’re committed to our community. We review reported issues, investigate their causes, and work on fixes wherever possible. If something goes wrong, please share the details with us so we can keep improving Control.

Report an issue
Ready without the guesswork

From install to first call in three clear steps.

01

Connect

Complete guided setup, select your microphone and bind push-to-talk while Control checks each service.

02

Brief

Choose IFR or VFR, confirm aircraft and callsign, and review the route before starting the session.

03

Fly

Tune the displayed frequency, transmit naturally and follow the controller and traffic through the full flight.

Download & setup guide

From download to your first flight.

You’ll need a Windows PC, MSFS 2020/2024 or X-Plane 11/12, a microphone and internet access for installation and model downloads.

Try the full app free for five days. When your trial ends, app access stops. Purchase a license to keep flying.

Check system requirementsNeed help?

  1. Download the Windows installer

    Download only from the official SkyMate website using Chrome or Firefox. Save the .exe installer to Downloads or your Desktop. When it finishes, open that folder and double-click the SkyMate-ATC-Setup installer.

  2. Install and complete setup

    Open the installer and follow its prompts. Launch SkyMate Control, keep your internet connection active while the AI models download, then select your microphone and bind push-to-talk.

  3. Connect your simulator and fly

    Launch your supported simulator and complete the guided connection checks. Choose IFR or VFR, confirm your aircraft and callsign, then start your session. Already licensed? Activate your license in the app.

Keep Windows Defender enabled. You do not need to change your security settings to install SkyMate Control.

Does Windows show “Windows protected your PC”?

SmartScreen may show an “unrecognized app” warning when a downloaded installer has not yet built a reputation. This is different from an antivirus detecting a specific threat.

  1. Check that you downloaded the installer from the official SkyMate website. Our download link uses license.skymate.tech.
  2. For the “Windows protected your PC” message, select “More info” to review the app details.
  3. “Run anyway” may then appear. Use it only after checking the source and only if no specific threat has been detected. If it is unavailable, contact support.
  4. Follow the installation wizard. If Windows asks for permission, check the program name before continuing. Launch SkyMate Control and complete the guided setup.
Windows protected your PC

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting.

1. More info2. Run anyway
Simplified illustration, not an actual Windows dialog. Wording and available options vary by Windows language and configuration.

If your antivirus reports a virus or a specific threat, keep protection enabled and do not force the installer to run. Send support a screenshot of the message.

Still stuck? Contact us with the warning text or a screenshot and tell us which browser you used. We can help you through the installation. Need help?

Simulator compatibility

Ready for Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane.

SkyMate Control supports MSFS 2020, MSFS 2024, X-Plane 12 and X-Plane 11.

  • MSFS 2020Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020Supported
  • MSFS 2024Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024Supported
  • XP 12X-Plane 12Supported
  • XP 11X-Plane 11Supported
Part of the flight deck

It works with the flight you are already flying.

Control reads the simulator state, active radios, airport environment and flight plan as one session. You stay in the cockpit instead of managing a separate ATC tool.

Download the Windows installer to get started.

Live aircraft state
Altitude, position, speed, heading and phase keep instructions relevant.
Radio panel
Active and standby frequencies stay visible, with optional automatic handoffs.
Flight planning
Bring a SimBrief plan for IFR or begin a VFR session without one.
Pilot awareness
Current controller, nearby traffic, transcripts and processing status remain on screen.
Questions on frequency

What pilots should know.

How do I get SkyMate Control?

SkyMate Control is available now. Download the Windows installer and purchase your lifetime license in the store. SkyMate Control supports MSFS 2020, MSFS 2024, X-Plane 12 and X-Plane 11.

Is it a subscription?

No. SkyMate Control is a one-time payment. Pay once, fly forever: no monthly fees, no credits and no plan that expires.

Which simulators are supported?

SkyMate Control supports MSFS 2020, MSFS 2024, X-Plane 12 and X-Plane 11.

Does it really control the AI aircraft too?

Yes. Every participating aircraft receives and follows the same controller's instructions, so sequencing, routing and conflict resolution apply to the whole airport, not only to you.

Is SkyMate Control an online ATC network?

No. It is a single-player ATC system for your simulator session, available whenever you want to fly and without waiting for a human controller to come online.

Does it support both IFR and VFR?

Yes. IFR flights can use a SimBrief operational flight plan, while VFR flights can begin with a callsign and local flight context.

Do I need to use exact scripted phrases?

No. Use clear aviation language as you would on frequency. The radio view shows what Control heard and gives visible feedback while your transmission is handled.

Does it require an internet connection during flight?

The core radio, controller and voice systems run on your PC after first-time setup and model installation, so your flights do not depend on a cloud service.

Will there be videos and tutorials?

Yes. The first VFR and IFR flight videos are already published in the videos section, and setup walkthroughs and phraseology tutorials follow.

Why don’t I see any traffic in my simulator?

MSFS 2024 & 2020: Requires the FSLTL traffic library. Disable all native traffic in the simulator settings. X-Plane 12 & 11: Requires the BlueBell traffic library. Disable all native traffic in the simulator settings.

ATC is taking too long to reply. Why?

Check your app settings and make sure the AI models are running on your GPU for faster responses. Also confirm that the correct microphone is selected, then review the system requirements.

Where can I contact support?

Use our feedback form or email us directly at skymatemsfs@gmail.com.

What's the refund policy?

We don't offer refunds, but we make it easy to try before you buy. SkyMate Control includes a full 5-day free trial so you can explore everything the app has to offer, no strings attached. If it's not for you, simply uninstall. No charge.

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