The Open VDL2 & ACARS Datalink Network LIVE VDL2
Decode what aircraft are actually saying overhead. Stream real-time position reports, surface takeoff and approach milestones, OOOI gate times, and AMDAR weather across a global open datalink network.
💡 One Windows Software Package: FlightPatch runs both ADS-B and VDL2/ACARS. The software is identical—simply plug in a 136 MHz airband antenna instead of 1090 MHz!
Airfield Takeoff Deficit Rankings
Line-of-sight VHF signals from cruising aircraft easily reach 200+ nautical miles, but surface roll, taxi, and initial takeoff climb are shadowed by terrain and horizon. We need feeders directly on or near commercial airfields to capture low-altitude positions and gate departure milestones.
3D-Printed Window-Mount Antenna
No roof access needed. Our 3D-printed window mount attaches via 3M Command strips, cradles the RTL-SDR dongle directly at the antenna for zero coax loss, and feeds your Windows PC over active USB.
What Aircraft Are Saying Overhead
Running Linux, Raspberry Pi, or Docker?
Add your station in 60 seconds with our automated one-line installer:
curl -sL https://vdliq.com/vdl2.sh | sudo bash
Already running dumpvdl2? Just forward to feed.adsbiq.com:5552 over UDP or store-and-forward TCP.