IVAO United Kingdom & Ireland Division

Your Gateway to Virtual Aviation

Fly, control, and experience the most realistic virtual airspace in the UK & Ireland.

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Join IVAO in 3 Easy Steps

Create your free account and start flying or controlling in the UK & Ireland today.

Create an IVAO Account

Head to IVAO.aero and register for a free account. It takes less than 2 minutes.

Download the Software

Install the free IVAO client (IvAc for ATC or your preferred pilot client) to connect to the network.

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Connect to the network, fly into UK & Ireland airspace, or begin your ATC training journey with us.

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About Our Division

Welcome to IVAO XU

We are a free to use, friendly network and we pride ourselves in putting our members first. We offer an 'as real as it gets' experience – providing real time air traffic control services for some of the busiest airspace in the world.

We organise regular events and provide training to teach you how to provide ATC or help you get the most out of flying on IVAO.

Realistic Airspace

Real-world procedures and airspace structure

Free to Join

No cost, no subscription required

Active Community

Events, group flights & Discord

24/7 Support

Dedicated staff always available

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Begin Your Journey

Whether you want to fly or control, getting started is easy. Join our Discord community, download the required software, and take to the skies.

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Link Your Discord

Connect your IVAO account to our Discord server to receive your roles automatically.

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Air Traffic Control

Download Aurora ATC client and begin at a training aerodrome.

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Download Altitude pilot client and connect your simulator.

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Live Data

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What's Happening

Upcoming Events

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Divisional Event

Ops: Solent

EGHH, EGHI

25 Aug 2026

17:00Z - 20:00Z

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Divisional

Friday Night Quiz Flight

EGHQ

28 Aug 2026

17:00Z - 21:00Z

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Divisional Event

OPS: Cardiff

EGFF

08 Sep 2026

17:00Z - 20:00Z

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Upcoming Training

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Practical

Aerodrome Controller (ADC)

24 Aug 2026

17:00z – 19:00z

EGPH (Edinburgh)

EGPH_TWR (118.705 MHz)

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GCA Validation

Aerodrome Controller (ADC)

28 Aug 2026

17:30z – 18:30z

EGSS (Stansted)

EGSS_TWR (123.805 MHz)

Pre-Exam

Aerodrome Controller (ADC)

01 Sep 2026

18:00z – 20:00z

EGSS (Stansted)

EGSS_TWR (123.805 MHz)

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GCA Validation

Aerodrome Controller (ADC)

09 Sep 2026

18:30z – 19:30z

EGSS (Stansted)

EGSS_TWR (123.805 MHz)

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News & Notices

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Latest News

New IVAO XU Division Website Launched with Enhanced Training and Member Features

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✈️ The IVAO XU Screenshot Competition is BACK! 📸

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Latest NOTAMs

Pilots are advised that only 'Approved' aircraft will be permitted to take-off/land at City Airport due to the steep nature of terrain, glide path and obstacles. Examples of approved aircraft are E170/190/E2 series / A220 (BCS1/BCS3) / ATR45 / ATR75(6). Further private approved jets: https://privatejetcentre.londoncityairport.com/services/approved-aircraft Aircraft not meeting the approved specification will be refused a clearance and diverted to an appropriate alternate airport. If flying a divisional tour / world tour leg, you must also comply with that specific rule "must be an appropriate aircraft". Aircraft not meeting these criteria will be denied clearance and diverted. This also applies to divisional and world tour legs — aircraft must be suitable for EGLC.

Centers: EGTL (London Terminal Control)

Airports: EGLC (London City)

RESTRICTED AREA (TEMPORARY) ACTIVE (DUXFORD). WI 2.2NM RADIUS OF PSN 520528N 0000757E. APPLIES TO ALL ACFT INCLUDING ANY SMALL BALLOON, ANY KITE, ANY UAS AND ANY PARACHUTE INCLUDING A PARASCENDING PARACHUTE OR PARAMOTOR. DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY ACFT FLYING IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXCEPTIONS STATED IN THE AIC. AIC M057/2026 WITH CHART, REFERS. FURTHER DETAILS WWW.NATS.AERO/AIS. RESTRICTION OF FLYING REGULATIONS MADE UNDER ARTICLE 239 OF THE AIR NAV ORDER 2016. AR-2026-2104/01.

Centers: EGVV (Swanwick Military)

Airports: EGSU (Duxford)

U6377/26: Brize Norton: Runway closed Q) EGTT/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/5145N00135W005 RWY 07/25 CLSD

Centers: EGVV (Swanwick Military)

Airports: EGVN (Brize Norton)

TSA AARA13 Activated FL200 - FL240. OPR/VMODUK