Draw to route
Use a single finger to draw flight paths. Guide helicopters, heavy planes, and jets to their matching landing zones with precision and speed.
iPhone game / Live
Keep the terminal alive.
Draw flight paths. Land aircraft. Don't crash.
A fast-paced air traffic control arcade game about timing, pressure, and split-second decisions. Free on the App Store with no ads and no in-app purchases.
Quick answer
What is Gridlock: Terminal?
Gridlock: Terminal is a free iPhone air traffic control arcade game from Stonebird Labs. Players draw flight paths, land aircraft, avoid collisions and hazards, play Daily Dispatch, and compete through Game Center. The game is live on the App Store with no ads and no in-app purchases.
The game
Simple to learn. Difficult to master.
Gridlock: Terminal puts you in the control tower. Aircraft stream in from every direction, each heading for a specific helipad or runway. Your job is to draw their flight paths, guide them safely to the ground, and keep the skies from turning into chaos. The longer you survive, the more crowded the terminal becomes. No ads, no in-app purchases, no extra noise.
Features
Everything you need in the tower.
Daily Dispatch
One attempt. One score. One chance to climb the leaderboard. A single daily challenge that resets every 24 hours — no second chances.
Game Center
Earn achievements, compete on global leaderboards, and see how your high score stacks up against players around the world.
Progressive chaos
Skies get busier with every landing. Turbulence, birds, and screen boundaries add pressure. How long can you keep the terminal alive?
How to play
Three steps. Infinite skies.
01
Tap an aircraft
Select any incoming aircraft to begin routing it. Each vehicle type has a matching landing zone — helicopters need helipads, jets need runways.
02
Draw its path
Use your finger to draw a flight path from the aircraft to the correct destination. Avoid other aircraft, turbulence zones, and screen edges.
03
Land and survive
Guide the aircraft to a safe landing. Each successful landing earns points. Each crash brings you closer to game over. Keep the terminal alive.
In action
Every second counts.
Watch out
The skies fight back.
Birds
Flocks cross your flight paths unpredictably, forcing quick reroutes.
Turbulence
Turbulent zones disrupt your drawn paths and push aircraft off course.
Screen boundaries
Aircraft that fly off the edge are lost. Keep every route inside the terminal zone.
Mid-air collisions
Crossed paths mean disaster. Time your routes to keep aircraft safely apart.
FAQ
Common questions.
What is Gridlock: Terminal?
Gridlock: Terminal is a fast-paced air traffic control arcade game for iOS. You draw flight paths to guide helicopters, planes, and jets to their correct landing zones while avoiding crashes and obstacles.
Is it free to play?
Yes. Gridlock: Terminal is free to download and play on the App Store. There are no ads and no in-app purchases.
What is Daily Dispatch?
Daily Dispatch is a single daily challenge. You get one attempt, one score, and one chance to climb the leaderboard. It resets every 24 hours.
What aircraft types are in the game?
The game features helicopters, heavy planes, and jets. Each type must land at its matching zone — helicopters at helipads, jets at runways.
Does it support Game Center?
Yes. Gridlock: Terminal supports Game Center achievements and global leaderboards so you can compete with players worldwide.
Is Gridlock: Terminal available on iPad?
Gridlock: Terminal is currently built for iPhone. The product page focuses on iPhone gameplay and App Store screenshots.
Is it good for quick play sessions?
Absolutely. Gridlock: Terminal is an arcade game designed for quick, addictive sessions. Each round lasts as long as you survive — from 30 seconds to several minutes. The Daily Dispatch mode gives you exactly one challenge per day.
How long can you keep
the terminal alive?
Download on the App Store
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