An open-source .NET application that runs a local web server, which can be connected to with any modern browser and see the aircraft plotted on a map.
Publisher’s description
What is Virtual Radar Server?
Virtual Radar Server is an open-source program for Windows from Andrew Whewell. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 4.4 MB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (vradarserver/vrs) has 315 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “A .NET web server that can plot the positions of aircraft on a map”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (4.4 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Virtual Radar Server is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Virtual Radar Server safe to download?
- The file is served by virtualradarserver.co.uk, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
27A911B62C9D7704777AE780321869BE799C79F801F59CFA623E07E0C2215D0D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4.4Latest | September 12, 2025 | 4.4 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AndrewWhewell.VirtualRadarServer -eVirtualRadarSetup-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Andrew Whewell
- Licence
- Non-standard open source
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/vradarserver/vrs
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.4.4
- Released
- September 12, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- September 12, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 315
- GitHub forks
- 59
- Website
- virtualradarserver.co.uk
- winget ID
- AndrewWhewell.VirtualRadarServer
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Virtual Radar Server free?
Yes. Virtual Radar Server is open-source software under the Non-standard open source licence.
Is Virtual Radar Server safe to download?
The download comes from virtualradarserver.co.uk, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Virtual Radar Server with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Virtual Radar Server be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Virtual Radar Server run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.