r/atc
Welcome to r/ATC, a subreddit dedicated to the art, science, and career of air traffic control. Please feel free to join our community and…
How to think about r/atc
The community is dedicated to the art and science of air traffic control, encompassing discussions about the profession, training, and related technologies. Members share insights on career paths, technical knowledge, and personal experiences in air traffic control, making it a valuable resource for both aspiring and current professionals. Its long-standing presence and active discussions highlight the community's commitment to fostering knowledge and support among aviation enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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Audience
Participants in this community include aspiring air traffic controllers, current professionals, aviation enthusiasts, and students interested in the field. The demographic is diverse, with a mix of ages and backgrounds, united by a shared passion for aviation and air traffic management. The vibe is generally supportive, with members eager to share knowledge and experiences while maintaining a professional tone.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes educational posts, personal stories, and discussions about air traffic control procedures and technologies. Members appreciate informative and well-researched contributions, while promotional or overly self-serving content tends to be downvoted. The community encourages regular participation, with a mix of questions, advice, and shared experiences, fostering an interactive environment.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage should focus on providing value through educational content, such as insights into air traffic control technologies or career advice. Authentic engagement is crucial, as members are often skeptical of overt promotions. Collaborations with industry experts or sharing relevant resources can resonate well. Brands should avoid direct advertising or solicitation, as this may lead to negative reception from the community.
Top keywords
What r/atc talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/[deleted]
- u/Meme_Investor
- u/Great_Ad3985
- u/oldmanairsoft
- u/woodfinx
- u/FAANews
- u/xPericulantx
- u/GoodATCMeme
- u/xia03
- u/BrghtFutures
- u/TailstheTwoTailedFox
- u/BeaconSlash
- u/2FAST4YU
- u/IdliketoFIRE
- u/xStang05x
- u/TheWingalingDragon
- u/Redtail772
- u/ZuluYankee1
- u/silentwolfei
- u/SharonDarts
- u/2018birdie
- u/limecardy
- u/Look-Worldly
- u/BMXBikr
- u/super_creeper
- u/Xander395
- u/JoeBaggz
- u/DreadPirateR2891
- u/RespectedPath
- u/flyingPhi129
- u/Kseries2497
- u/free_pineapples
- u/Neat_River_5258
- u/captaingary
- u/clearingmyprop
- u/clownburner
- u/Notsobigsky
- u/banditta82
- u/JCM_Viraemia
- u/mancubuss
- u/Local_Diet_3876
- u/Disco-daisy
- u/Quirky_Chocolate5229
- u/Still-Writer3122
- u/_saltysee_
- u/scubadiver101a
- u/Defiant-Key5926
- u/skippedmylobotomy
- u/Pm-me-your-airplanes
- u/CassielLLC
- u/Little-Ostrich2410
- u/OscarNovemberCharlie
- u/FBoondoggle
- u/mikybuddy89
- u/mafa777
- u/Epicinium
- u/bobinator60
- u/applesandbananas4
- u/lightchopsticks
- u/znyguy
- u/rmsmith1092
- u/NCEPT_Panel
- u/Justin538
- u/tactical_tree_troll
- u/rtbrtb24
- u/SwimmingRight7289
- u/Ok_Situation5257
- u/PuzzleheadedPin6732
- u/romajc
- u/Fit-Notice8976
- u/GSWBlewA3to1Lead
- u/steve582
- u/Accomplished_Bee7246
- u/atcthrowaway769
- u/cazzipropri
- u/Blamethecenter
- u/someguyatHQ
- u/SmilingSamurai12
- u/PapabearRick
- u/_NCEPT_
- u/Wally-21
- u/Physical-Reception79
- u/nyc_2004
- u/Htotherizzo
- u/ImportantHunt3428
- u/planevan
- u/jaywalkerjohn
- u/FingeredTrainee
- u/Throwaway_atcveteran
- u/allegedcriminal
- u/WhiskerBiscuitCrumbs
- u/RedEntendre
- u/bravo_delta_
- u/ZazzaaL
- u/sr1150539179
- u/Zachcunha16
- u/Capital_Highlight615
- u/BalladOfALonelyTeen
- u/Zpumper69
- u/rpinera12
By votes
- u/woodfinx
- u/Meme_Investor
- u/[deleted]
- u/oldmanairsoft
- u/Great_Ad3985
- u/Xander395
- u/lightchopsticks
- u/znyguy
- u/xStang05x
- u/hashe121
- u/FAANews
- u/Redtail772
- u/silentwolfei
- u/skippythemoonrock
- u/DreadPirateR2891
- u/ELIte8niner
- u/TheWingalingDragon
- u/BrghtFutures
- u/free_pineapples
- u/xPericulantx
- u/BionicFlamingo
- u/rmsmith1092
- u/SharonDarts
- u/SlavStar25
- u/JoeBaggz
- u/TailstheTwoTailedFox
- u/GoodATCMeme
- u/vector-for-traffic
- u/ZuluYankee1
- u/coaster04
- u/Justin538
- u/EhTeeSee
- u/flyingPhi129
- u/BeaconSlash
- u/tasimm
- u/SwimmingRight7289
- u/NCEPT_Panel
- u/TimTimerDimDime
- u/RageMaschine
- u/Ok_Situation5257
- u/Neat_River_5258
- u/TheRittsShow
- u/Kseries2497
- u/2018birdie
- u/RespectedPath
- u/DankVectorz
- u/OhComeOnDingus
- u/captaingary
- u/zjxshawn
- u/ststudderboxstanley
- u/phalor
- u/Fit-Notice8976
- u/BladeVonOppenheimer
- u/xia03
- u/tactical_tree_troll
- u/Pearl-ish
- u/clearingmyprop
- u/megaPOG
- u/aforumdude
- u/rtbrtb24
- u/pinkhairedpilot
- u/comicalcomet
- u/crappygeneral
- u/EchoXray
- u/CecilHDill
- u/sock_police
- u/UNABLE_STBY
- u/clitchy112
- u/romajc
- u/clownburner
- u/SpiderPotRoast
- u/someguyatHQ
- u/emptydresserdrawer
- u/shamankous
- u/XIDomebustaIX
- u/Fair-Tower
- u/GSWBlewA3to1Lead
- u/Brian728
- u/cazzipropri
- u/Blamethecenter
- u/cbarnett97
- u/steve582
- u/not_entitled_atc
- u/burneratc
- u/limecardy
- u/Accomplished_Bee7246
- u/Look-Worldly
- u/ExtremeSour
- u/_NCEPT_
- u/GoFuckYourselfZuck
- u/PuzzleheadedPin6732
- u/GuessImJooshNow
- u/ZLAtmu
- u/Pez79_14
- u/supersoftbirthdayboy
- u/Notsobigsky
- u/sgf-guy
- u/fishtankresident
- u/USER-NUMBER-
- u/Murph20047
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/New-IncognitoWindow
- u/SubliminalLiminal
- u/pthomas745
- u/Diegobyte
- u/rymn
- u/oldmanairsoft
- u/jeremiah1142
- u/Jeffdavis1403
- u/Accomplished_Bee7246
- u/woodfinx
- u/Shittys_love_child
- u/Hour_Tour
- u/aFoxunderaRowantree
- u/Squawwk1200
- u/Putrid_Ingenuity_964
- u/BennyG34
- u/GoodATCMeme
- u/banditta82
- u/Numbers_Station
- u/Fredbear1775
- u/AlwaysGivesWind
- u/reggiemcsprinkles
- u/TijuanaPinkeye
- u/snazzyleghair
- u/Yodaatc
- u/TinCupChallace
- u/ps3x42
- u/Meme_Investor
- u/planevan
- u/Kseries2497
- u/JedsPoem
- u/m5726
- u/turboteam_12
- u/Small-Influence4558
- u/ingodwetrust017
- u/crazy-voyager
- u/Fluffy_Database3526
- u/Odeken
- u/n365pa
- u/rhd9b
- u/Thesoonerkid
- u/jpfeif29
- u/antariusz
- u/NiceGuyUncle
- u/Rhino676971
- u/Neat_River_5258
- u/amg_smurf
- u/zjxshawn
- u/coaster04
- u/veronicaelectronica
- u/HanSchlomo
- u/natcaox
- u/Plazbot
- u/Pariah_0
- u/xPericulantx
- u/OkayScribbler
- u/RespectedPath
- u/mr--godot
- u/rabirza69
- u/ReasonablResponsible
- u/Extreme-Sentence-123
- u/DarkSoldier856
- u/youcuntry
- u/DistinctChildhood826
- u/AdmiralJG
- u/BillWeld
- u/captaingary
- u/_FartinLutherKing_
- u/ArcherX18
- u/umop3pisdn
- u/avgeek11
- u/JohnsonLiesac
- u/alexman1188
- u/Wilbur_Redenbacher
- u/leftrightrudderstick
- u/CtrlAltDel8D
- u/drunk_dude8807
- u/Look-Worldly
- u/BigDWangston
- u/iheartrms
- u/NyyDave
- u/teenslayer
- u/PeterVonwolfentazer
- u/Steinwand740
- u/Neat-Cryptographer
- u/vector-for-traffic
- u/welcometomyairspace
- u/mustard_pre_cum
- u/JustHere_91
- u/ScopeDopeBC
- u/tme2av8
- u/novembryankee
- u/obmaha
- u/--Mitch--
- u/Bravo_Juliet01
- u/Great_Ad3985
- u/fightingforair
- u/TailstheTwoTailedFox
- u/innout_forever_yum
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/New-IncognitoWindow
- u/oldmanairsoft
- u/Pariah_0
- u/Kseries2497
- u/dragon_rapide
- u/woodfinx
- u/Accomplished_Bee7246
- u/BirdPoopIsntCandy
- u/TijuanaPinkeye
- u/planevan
- u/ReasonablResponsible
- u/coolskyman
- u/AlwaysGivesWind
- u/ATC_GYM_Repeat
- u/snazzyleghair
- u/Great_Ad3985
- u/Mntn-radio-silence
- u/skiddmarkk
- u/clearingmyprop
- u/cochr5f2
- u/rabirza69
- u/jeremiah1142
- u/Flyingkittycat
- u/duckbutterdelight
- u/coaster04
- u/DumbChocolatePie
- u/bizeast
- u/crazy-voyager
- u/JadsWife
- u/banditta82
- u/mustard_pre_cum
- u/Meme_Investor
- u/N104CD
- u/pratom
- u/Thesoonerkid
- u/reggiemcsprinkles
- u/HanSchlomo
- u/veronicaelectronica
- u/CtrlAltDel8D
- u/ArcherX18
- u/rksnj67
- u/ScopeDopeBC
- u/Rough-Aioli-9621
- u/SaltineStealer4
- u/Exciting-Toe5028
- u/ingodwetrust017
- u/Statichost
- u/NiceGuyUncle
- u/zjxshawn
- u/PutinDeezNutsOnYou
- u/thecatonguard
- u/BennyG34
- u/panicvectorz
- u/amg_smurf
- u/BleedGreenVA
- u/frizbeeguy1980
- u/AllTheTisanes
- u/pthomas745
- u/Fredbear1775
- u/Navydevildoc
- u/LikeLemun
- u/JustHere_91
- u/RespectedPath
- u/MDPCJVM
- u/CT729
- u/DoubleDeantandre
- u/Steveoatc
- u/avgeek2420
- u/42-is_the_answer
- u/Putrid_Ingenuity_964
- u/DankVectorz
- u/TheQTVain
- u/LionQuiet
- u/Aenos
- u/Dranem8762
- u/climb-via-is-stupid
- u/Neat-Cryptographer
- u/Shittys_love_child
- u/Small-Influence4558
- u/imdroppingthehammer
- u/TinCupChallace
- u/fukonsavage
- u/Falling564
- u/Approach_Controller
- u/crappygeneral
- u/xPericulantx
- u/xStang05x
- u/TechnicalAd3177
- u/fightingforair
- u/Plazbot
- u/MonksCoffeeShop
- u/tmdarlan92
- u/NZ_gamer
- u/m5726
- u/GoodATCMeme
- u/coochpants
- u/controllerbeagle
- u/Wilbur_Redenbacher
- u/Numbers_Station
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FAQ
r/atc — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/atc have?
r/atc has approximately 63,108 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/atc created?
r/atc was created on July 31, 2011 (15 years ago).
What is r/atc about?
The community is dedicated to the art and science of air traffic control, encompassing discussions about the profession, training, and related technologies. Members share insights on career paths, technical knowledge, and personal experiences in air traffic control, making it a valuable resource for both aspiring and current professionals. Its long-standing presence and acti…
What subreddits are similar to r/atc?
Communities similar to r/atc include r/atc_hiring, r/adsb, r/flying, r/aviationmaintenance, r/airplanes.
Who are the most active posters on r/atc?
The most frequent posters on r/atc include u/[deleted], u/Meme_Investor, u/Great_Ad3985.
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