Three planes cleared for landing, two waiting to take off—and bad weather incoming! Embrace the controlled chaos of Mini Airways by guiding air traffic across 15 real-world airports. Swipe to initiate takeoffs and designate landing runways, then reroute flight paths around mountains in Hong Kong or restricted airspace in Washington, D.C.

What we love: When everything just clicks. Calmly directing a dozen or more aircraft on the screen at once—locking in efficient landings, speedy takeoffs, and perfectly plotted flight paths—makes you feel like a master of the skies.

Quick tip: Nab the expedite upgrade if it becomes available. It tightens the turning radius of all aircraft, allowing them to initiate landing approaches from sharper angles—or quickly get out of the way when a squadron of fighter jets cuts through your airspace!

Meet the creator: Indie developer Npa built a minimalist air traffic control sim called Approach Mode in the 2023 Bigmode Game Jam. After receiving encouraging feedback and community support, Npa expanded and evolved it into Mini Airways.