There are also many other Airport Hero games that are outdated or made exclusive for other countries. We are currently trying to include these games in the wiki. If you own the game or have enough info to contribute, we would greatly appreciate your help!
Airport Hero was made by Japanese game developer Sonic Powered in partnership with Lichterfelde and Nintendo. It is available on several Nintendo platforms, mainly the 3DS, but is also available on PC. The gameplay for each is similar but each is different. Click here to see a gameplay series.
Each airport in the game presents the player with a new challenge as each is different. There is an endless amount of replay value!
If you are interested in purchasing this game, we encourage you to read the description, view available platforms, and click here.
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The creators of this wiki also created to Gear.Club Wiki.
Engine failure!
This Air Sonic flight has stalled out on the runway due to an engine failure
Two Unicorn Airlines Boeing 767s wait at the gate in Honolulu Airport
Platforms:
3DS
PC
PS4
Wii (no longer available)
Wii U
Switch (unconfirmed)
Mobile (soon)
Game Description
"i am an Air Traffic Controller: Airport Hero" provides the player with a very realistic ATC simulator experience. Guide departing planes safely to the runway and arrivals to landing and finally to the gate.
Control in three real life airports: Honolulu, Narita, and Kansai!
See over 30 different airlines and many different types of planes, from tiny PA28s to massive A380s!
Control private, commercial and cargo planes!
Play through a dramatic story in Story mode, experience basic control in Operation mode, or make your own levels in Camera mode!
Use coins to unlock more stages, airlines, and camera views!
Each game is different, providing the player with a unique experience!
There have no official announcements for future games, but there are many rumors and speculations. The most common appear here. If there is a page on it it means the game was announced, leaked, or reached the public in some form.
Here are some interesting little-known facts about Airport Hero
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here, we've put together an FAQ for Airport Hero
Is Airport Hero a flight simulator?
Airport Hero is NOT a flight simulator. This is a common misconception. It is an air traffic control simulator, where you guide planes as they take off, taxi, land, and park. You have no free control of the aircraft in the game. If you are looking for a flight simulator, we recommend Infinite Flight.
Is Airport Hero free?
No. Airport Hero for the 3DS costs $20.00 USD, however, it goes on sale to as little as $7.00 USD at regular intervals.
Does Airport Hero have real-life airplanes and airlines in it?
All Airport Hero games have a variety of aircraft from manufacturers like Boeing, Airbus, and Bombardier, but the mainstream games do not have real-life airlines in it (due to licensing). Some exclusive games like All-Stars have real-world airlines in it.
What does it mean for an airline to be "represented?"
Due to licensing, the series does not have real airlines. Instead, the developers have created fictional airlines that look like real world airlines. For example, OahuAir represents Hawaiian Airlines, Unicorn Airlines represents United Airlines, and All Japan Airways represents All Nippon Airways (ANA), and so on.
Do you have to learn about real air traffic control to play Airport Hero?
Not at all! In fact, Airport Hero can probably teach a thing or two about air traffic control. This game is designed so anyone can play it, and it includes in-game guides to create a fun and engaging simulation. And if it is still confusing, visit the wiki for help.
Is Airport Hero suitable for children?
Yes! Anyone with a passion for aviation will find this game entertaining. There is also a heavy puzzle aspect to it as well since you will find yourself managing many flights at one time. There is also no violence or thematic elements of any kind, crashes in the game are implied, not shown.
Does Airport Hero have a lot of replay potential?
Absolutely. Airport Hero has a lot more than meets the eye. Any game you choose will have bonus stages that you unlock after you clear the main ones, and the Camera Stages and Story Mode add even more replay value.
Is Airport Hero on mobile devices?
Not yet. Sonic Powered (the developer) has repeatedly expressed their intent to make a mobile Airport Hero game, so we'll have to wait and see. In the meantime, we recommend Unmatched Air Traffic Control (UATC) as a mobile substitute.
Media
Airport Hero Osaka-KIX- APA 767 takes off as seen from the inside of the plane
A video from the film crew of an All Japan flight taking off from Kansai
A boarding truck has pulled up to this Japan Sky A320 as it loads passengers
Two APA flights: A 767 taxiing to the runway in the foreground an a 747 taking off in the background
Most of the media on the wiki is either provided by fans or by the Airport Hero Film Crew.
Airport Hero Film Crew
Our very own film crew, headed by PM Productions (who also runs the Airport Hero series). They currently provide the majority of videos and images found on the wiki. We post most of the images on their gallery page (found here). We can't fit as many videos into one page, so in order to see more videos, you will have to go to their YouTube channel. The link can also be found on their page here at the wiki.
Special thanks to our contributor Gavin2086, he provides the majority of media from exclusive AH games.
If you would like to join the film team, contact the head. Commenting on either the team's channel or PM's channel is the best way to go.
Fan Content
We love to see media from fans. This not only provides a splash of color on the wiki the film crew can't provide by itself, and also helps confirm the existence of things within the game. For example, fan-made media was how we were able to confirm the Go-Around Glitch as well as the appearance of Star Rocket 's 737s.
When uploading fan content, please adhere to our image policy, found above, and upload it directly to the wiki (not on a page unless approved) or to the gallery found on the film crew's wiki page (link above). We will add it to a page if we feel it's good enough for the page.
However, if you would like to create a gallery for an airline, you can go right ahead. The film crew can only provide us so much, so this really helps us expand the wiki. You can create a gallery by compiling existing images or using your own, but follow the steps above when uploading new content.
Lists
In order to ease confusion, we've compiled lists of every airline, aircraft, and flight in Airport Hero.
Notice: since we are still working on these lists, some information may be missing, incorrect, or out of date. However, these list pages are frequently monitored and edited to ensure the information is correct.
Airlines
This is a complete list of every airline in the entire Airport Hero series. This list will always be 100% accurate since we keep tabs on all airline pages.
This is the list of every aircraft type that appears in Airport Hero, from Boeing and Airbus to Cessna and Embraer. The table of contents will help you navigate this page easier.
This is a flight directory for every service in Airport Hero. This page is designed like an arrival/departure board to help you find specific flights quickly. The table of contents is very helpful.
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