VATSIM and IVAO Live Map for phpVMS 7
Real-time pilots, controllers, FIR sectors, route lines, weather overlays & badge legend – all in one interactive map.
What does this module do?
This Live Map module extends your phpVMS 7 installation with a fully interactive map that displays your VA flights alongside real-time VATSIM and IVAO network traffic. It combines flight tracking with professional weather overlays, giving your pilots and visitors a comprehensive overview of what’s happening in the virtual skies.
Key Features
VA Flight Tracking
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Active and planned flights in a tabbed panel
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Crew Boarding Pass with detailed flight info
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Click any flight to center the map and show the route line
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Automatic airline logo integration
VATSIM & IVAO Integration
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Toggle pilots, controllers, and FIR sectors separately
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Live statistics showing online pilots and controllers
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Dashed route lines from aircraft to destination
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Controller popups with frequency, rating, and online time
Weather Overlays
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Clouds, Radar, Storms, Wind, Temperature
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Combined mode for multiple layers
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Adjustable opacity slider
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Dark map mode for night flights
Controller Badge Legend
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D = Delivery | G = Ground | T = Tower
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A = Approach/ATIS | C = Center | i = ATIS only
Additional
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Follow Flight / Free Scroll toggle
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Fully responsive mobile design
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Collapsible panels for maximum map view
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Color-coded status badges
Technical Details
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VATSIM data refreshes every 30 seconds
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IVAO data refreshes every 15 seconds
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Uses VATSpy boundaries for FIR polygons
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Weather tiles via OpenWeatherMap
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No additional configuration required – uses phpVMS settings
Installation
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Copy files to your phpVMS 7 module directory
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Include the Blade template
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Done!
Repository: MANFahrer-GF/vatsim-ivao-live-map-phpvms7
Questions, bugs, or feature requests? Post below or open an issue on GitHub!
