Approach for Windows

Name: Approach
Rating: 3.8 (10 reviews)
Author: Black Pepper Games

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Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

Approach immerses you as a TRACON controller, safely guiding and landing aircraft. You issue commands and manage aircraft separation for a dynamic simulation.

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Pros
- Immersive air traffic control simulation
- Aircraft follow commands precisely
- Customizable difficulty settings
- Score based on difficulty
Cons
- Limited to approach control scenarios

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: October 15, 2009

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 3.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows NT
Windows ME
Windows Vista
Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows Server
Windows 2000
Windows 2003
Windows 7

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 56,764

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3.8/5

10 User Votes

A Fun Game
Paul ZaidelFebruary 3, 2010
Pros
Very fast paced
Cons
Need more airports
Summary
Interesting, very interesting.
dave1310October 3, 2009
Pros
Still in trial version but so far it's a real attention grabber.
Cons
As a former controller from the late 60's, the command interface is not intutitive; I find myself talking to the aircraft or cursing at the program.
Summary
Better than the old TRACON from the 80s. Could be a killer app with voice recognition, but it wouldn't be a $19.99 programs then, either. Learning curve may be steeper than I have time for right now, but all indications are that it is worth the time to learn. If I get that time, I will write another review.
it was ok
YahmoJanuary 9, 2008
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Summary
Good
fbflynnNovember 9, 2007
Pros
This game is simple in its execution and you need to increase traffic to increase difficulty. Provides other runway environments which can also increase difficulty. You really have to be into this type of air traffic control to enjoy this and not be bored. I enjoy it and have purchased full game.
Cons
Given the above, the foreign pilot voices are a bit comical and thier response in a high traffic environment is too long. Creators could work to improve these .wav files. Also, clicking on an aircraft can change a speed or altitude when that is not what the contact intent was meant to do.
Summary
Good enough...
waran4September 30, 2007
Pros
A little Realistic. addictive, and nice if ur network is down.
Cons
a little short trial, and gets boring, after gettin a couple of houdreds of planes landing...
Summary
SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
rbsmrAugust 5, 2006
Pros
Adictive!
Cons
None!
Summary
Great game!!!
rbsmrJune 15, 2006
Pros
Adictive!!!!
Cons
N/A
Summary
This is a GAME, as such it is a lot of fun to play
vaalJune 3, 2006
Pros
Fun to play and try to beat the impossible !!
Cons
The French pilot has the a strong <p> Mexican accent ??
Summary
great if youre into it
November 27, 2004
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Summary
a great game if uve every wonderd wat its like to control all those planes tyring 2 land at once. i downloaded this game after seeing a film were the main character is a controler and has to do this as a job. a great program if love planes and plane navigation. final word if u dont like planes dont download and it works with xp!
This is great fun. Challenging and addictive.
June 10, 2004
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Summary
This is great fun. Challenging and addictive. I keep wanting to do just one more landing. Keeping the aircraft separated takes a kind of skill I don't usually find in a computer game. Well done!

Developer’s Description

By Black Pepper Games

Guide and land all the aircraft as they arrive on your approach controller radar scope.

Experience the rush of being a busy air traffic controller for a day. Approach puts you in the seat of a Terminal Radar Approach Controller (TRACON). After just 5 minutes controlling these aircraft, you will be fully immersed. You are responsible for safely guiding and landing all the aircraft that arrive on your radarscope. You command the aircraft to climb, descend, turn, change speeds, and land, and they follow your instructions to the letter.

In return, you must keep them safely separated at all times. Approach allows you to customize the settings to the level of difficulty that is most comfortable, however you earn more points for selecting more difficult settings.

Approach for Windows

Editors’ Review

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