VRS X
High-performance ADS-B visualization built for the modern era.
Single binary. Zero dependencies. Runs anywhere.
v0.3.0 — Biggest update yet
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Bring Your Own Data
VRS X never bundles third-party databases. Instead, it gives you the tools to import your own — ADS-B Exchange, OurAirports, VRSOperatorFlags, and more. Your data, your licences, your control.
External Integrations
Flight routes via HexDB.io with 30-day local cache. Real aircraft photos from PlaneSpotters on click. Airport overlay from OurAirports CSV. Rich data without leaving the radar.
Native Execution
Compiled natively for your architecture (x64 / ARM64) using .NET 10. No JIT lag, no runtime to install. Download the single binary and run — that's it.
True Multiplatform
Native builds for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi. Same feature set everywhere — whether you're running it on a dedicated server or a Pi tucked next to your antenna.
Modern Interface & Themes
Rebuilt from scratch with React. Fully responsive across devices. Supports Light, Dark, and Retro themes for both the radar and the admin panel — switch at any time without a restart.
Open Heritage
Built on the foundations of Andrew Whewell's Virtual Radar Server, respecting the original BSD licence. VRS X pushes those foundations forward — not away from them.
What is VRS X?
VRS X is a ground-up reimplementation of Virtual Radar Server — one of the most popular ADS-B visualization tools in the aviation community. The original VRS was built on .NET Framework 4.6 and an aging TypeScript frontend. VRS X rewrites both: the backend runs on .NET 10, the frontend on React, and the whole thing ships as a single self-contained binary.
It receives ADS-B broadcasts from your hardware receiver, decodes them, and displays live aircraft positions on an interactive map. Beyond the basics, VRS X adds a full admin panel for configuration, a BYOD data architecture for aircraft databases and operator flags, external service integrations for routes and photos, and role-based access control — making it suitable for anything from a home enthusiast setup to a more structured operational deployment.
The project is currently in closed beta and under active development. Want to see it in action before downloading? Check out the live demo. Follow the devlogs to track progress.