FAQs
Enter the flight number, aircraft registration, or call sign and select what you want to check from the provided options. You can view the airline or aircraft info, follow the live flight (if it's airborne at that moment), or see recent or scheduled flights.
How do I follow an air flight? ›
If you have the flight number, FlightAware can provide information about expected departure and arrival times. If you don't have the flight number, the Flight Finder option can help locate the flight number (though you do need to know the aircraft's origin and destination airport).
Does flight radar track all flights? ›
Information about a small number of flights may be limited or blocked based on requests from owners or operators via third-party services, such as the FAA LADD. Some high profile aircraft, such as Air Force One are not displayed. Most other aircraft subject to restriction are shown as anonymized by aircraft type.
Is RadarBox free? ›
Download the app for free and know the exact current position of every plane in the sky in real-time! Why is RadarBox the best and most accurate?
What does 7700 mean on flight radar? ›
What is a Squawk Code 7700? A Squawk 7700 indicates an emergency. This can be an emergency of any kind. Pilots may input it into the transponder themselves – or when instructed to do so by ATC. As a result, ground control will know that the aircraft is dealing with a serious issue and needs help.
Is flight radar tracker free? ›
Flightradar24 is a free app and includes all the above features. If you want even more great features from Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker there are two upgrade options—Silver & Gold—and each comes with a free trial.
Does flight following cost money? ›
It is sometimes also called “Flight Advisories” and is an excellent tool for your pilot toolbox, especially on local flights with passengers. And unlike your handheld radio, your fancy noise-canceling headset, and iPad with Foreflight, flight following doesn't cost you anything.
How do I track a flight live? ›
FlightAware is able to track the real-time airline status and location of any commercial flight worldwide.
Can you track a flight in progress? ›
People can follow their flight of interest either on a designated flight tracking website or flight following apps. Flight tracker apps are easily downloadable on a tablet, smartphone or Android. These tracking tools are a great stress buster because you are able to have flight information in real time.
Why don't all planes show up on FlightRadar? ›
Why is this? There are a few reasons why an aircraft may not be visible in AR view. First, we may lack coverage in the particular area—please refer to the 'ADS-B coverage' section. Second, not all aircraft are fitted with ADS-B transponders—this mostly applies to older aircraft types.
Our most asked question on social media: “What do the blue planes mean?” Blue planes indicate aircraft are being tracked by satellite-based ADS-B receivers.
Why are some flights blocked on FlightRadar? ›
FlightAware states: “FlightAware is subject to a number of government laws and regulations surrounding the distribution of flight data. In many cases, sensitive (e.g., military) flights are not available for tracking as well as private aircraft whose owners have opted out of public flight tracking.”
Who owns RadarBox? ›
The parent company of RadarBox is AirNav Systems LLC (established in 2001).
How does RadarBox work? ›
Radarbox aggregates real-time flight data from its extensive global network of ADS-B receivers. These receivers are sent to volunteers (right from aviation enthusiasts to pilots) around the world who wish to share the flight data of commercial aircraft flying in their geographic region.
Is FlightRadar worth paying for? ›
If you're particularly interested in aviation, yes. Silver definitely, If only to get rid of ads. If you work in the industry, gold is worth the uplift. If you're an aficionado, it's definitely worth building a $100 feeder and getting the business sub for free.
Why can't I track a flight on flight radar? ›
In most cases, our receiver network is no longer receiving a signal from the aircraft. This tends to be more common when an aircraft is flying over large bodies of water. It can also be a technical problem somewhere. Once the aircraft flies over an area with coverage again, tracking will be resumed.
How to see most tracked flights on Flightradar24? ›
Flightradar24 Support center
To access the “Most tracked flights” section on our mobile app, you should place your finger just under the top search bar and swipe down. Then more info will be revealed and you will be able to see the “Most tracked flights” tab there as well.