Aurora Sector Studio
Design. Build. Validate.
The smart way.
Aurora Sector Studio is a modern application for creating, editing and validating sector files for the Aurora ATC client. Compatible with the Aurora system used by IVAO, but developed as an independent tool for FIR Chiefs, FIR staff and Division staff responsible for maintaining airspace data and sector file structure.
At a glance
- ● Visual sector file workspace for the Aurora ATC client
- ● Smart parsing & validation of .isc, colours, ATC and profiles
- ● FIR-scale organisation for complex projects
- ● Aligned with sector file standards used by the Aurora ATC client
Free & community-supported
Aurora Sector Studio is fully free to use with all features included. There are no licences, no paywalls and no activation requirements.
If you enjoy the software, you can support its development on Ko-fi — completely optional.
A clearer way to build sector files
Bring the files, structure and checks for an entire FIR into one focused workspace.
See the whole project
Navigate sectors, layers, profiles and supporting assets as one connected project instead of piecing the structure together across dozens of files.
Catch problems early
Parse .isc files, colour schemes, ATC definitions and profiles while you work.
Validation highlights issues before they become release-day surprises.
Make changes with confidence
Follow a consistent process from edit to validation and export, making routine updates easier to review, repeat and hand over to other team members.
From project to publishable package
Step 1
Open and organise
Bring the sector files and related assets together in a structure that reflects your FIR.
Step 2
Edit and verify
Make changes with visual context, then resolve validation findings while the work is still fresh.
Step 3
Export and release
Produce a clean Aurora sector package ready for your division’s usual distribution channels.
Built around Aurora sector files
Work directly with the formats used by the Aurora ATC client, including .isc files,
colour definitions, ATC sections and profiles.
Important note
Aurora Sector Studio is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by IVAO. “Aurora” and “IVAO” are referenced solely to describe compatibility with the Aurora ATC client used on the IVAO network.
The first public release is coming soon
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