dump1090-mutability
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Description:
ADS-B Ground Station System for RTL-SDR
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.15_20180310-4a16df3-dfsg@3  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: ads-b aircraft sdr radio tracking
Install: brew install dump1090-mutability
About:
dump1090-mutability is a Mode S decoder specifically designed for RTL-SDR USB dongles. It provides a robust solution for receiving and decoding ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) aircraft signals. This tool is essential for feeding flight data to popular tracking networks like FlightRadar24, FlightAware, and ADS-B Exchange.
Key Features:
  • Optimized for RTL-SDR hardware
  • Includes a built-in web server for map visualization
  • Provides raw data output for feeding aggregators
  • High performance decoding with low CPU usage
Use Cases:
  • Building a personal ADS-B receiver for aircraft tracking
  • Feeding real-time flight data to community networks
  • Monitoring local air traffic for aviation enthusiasts
Alternatives:
  • dump1090-fa – The FlightAware fork, often preferred for its specific integration with their feeder software.
  • readsb – A modern, high-performance decoder focused on low resource usage and advanced tracking features.
Version History
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Nov 27, 2025 7:32pm 1.15_20180310-4a16df3-dfsg 3 VERSION_BUMP 958e1f38
Sep 13, 2025 3:34pm 1.15_20180310-4a16df3-dfsg 3 VERSION_BUMP 21d596b4
Nov 17, 2024 9:45pm 1.15_20180310-4a16df3-dfsg 3 VERSION_BUMP 90613290
Sep 12, 2024 8:16am 1.15_20180310-4a16df3-dfsg 3 VERSION_BUMP 349dc662