Run FlightGear, an open-source flight simulation project available through its repository.
FlightGear
FlightGear offers a free open source flight simulator for Windows, macOS, and Linux, with ongoing releases.
About FlightGear
FlightGear is a flight simulator that the directory describes as free, for Windows, macOS and Linux. The homepage lists recent releases, including FlightGear 2024.1.5 (March 2026), which the homepage describes as bringing fixes and features, and 2024.1.6 (June 2026) and 2024.1.7 (August 2026), which are described as minor updates and bug fixes. The homepage also reports that FlightGear developers attended FSWeekend 2026, an international flight simulation event. The homepage text does not describe specific simulation features, system requirements or details of individual releases beyond these summaries.
Key features
- Flight simulator for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Ongoing releases with bug fixes and updates
- Release announcements with dated summaries on the homepage
Best for: People who want a free flight simulator that runs on Windows, macOS or Linux.
Good for
- Described as free to use
- Available on Windows, macOS and Linux
- Receives regular releases with fixes and updates
FlightGear at a glance
- Website
- flightgear.org
- Category
- Gaming › Mods & Fan Projects
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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