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Flightradar24 Flight Tracker

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December 26, 2025

About Flightradar24 Flight Tracker

Flightradar24 is the world’s most popular flight tracker and the #1 travel app in over 150 countries. The app transforms a phone or tablet into a powerful live plane tracker, displaying aircraft movement across the globe in real time on a detailed, interactive map.

Real-Time Global Flight Tracking

Watch aircraft move across the world in real time with precise positioning and smooth map visuals. Flights can be followed from departure to arrival, offering a clear overview of global air traffic at any moment.

Identify Aircraft Overhead

By pointing a device at the sky, flights passing overhead can be identified instantly. Detailed flight information is displayed, including destination, route, aircraft model, and high-resolution photos of the actual airplane.

Immersive 3D Flight Views

Explore what pilots see with realistic 3D cockpit-style perspectives. Aircraft can also be viewed in full 3D with hundreds of airline liveries, adding depth and realism to flight tracking.

Detailed Flight Information

Tapping on an aircraft reveals comprehensive data such as route, estimated arrival time, actual departure time, altitude, speed, aircraft type, and more. Historical photos and technical details enhance each flight profile.

Flight History and Playback

Access historical flight data and replay past flights to review routes and movements. This feature helps visualize how flights progressed over time and supports deeper analysis of air traffic patterns.

Airport Status and Weather

Select any airport to view arrivals and departures, aircraft on the ground, current delays, and detailed local weather conditions. This makes it easy to understand airport activity and operational status.

Advanced Search and Filters

Search for specific flights using flight numbers, airlines, or airports. Filters allow flights to be sorted by airline, aircraft type, altitude, speed, and other criteria for focused tracking.

Wear OS Support

With Wear OS integration, nearby aircraft can be viewed directly from a smartwatch. Basic flight details and map views are available with a simple tap.

Silver and Gold Upgrades

The free version includes core tracking features, while optional Silver and Gold upgrades unlock extended flight history, advanced aircraft and weather data, aeronautical charts, ATC boundaries, and enhanced Mode S information. Free trials are available for both plans.

How Flightradar24 Works

Most aircraft transmit position data via ADS-B transponders. Flightradar24 collects this data through a global network of over 50,000 ground stations. In some regions, multilateration and real-time radar data supplement coverage, allowing accurate tracking even where ADS-B is limited.

FAQs

1. What is Flightradar24 used for?

Flightradar24 is used to track flights in real time, view aircraft details, monitor airport activity, and explore global air traffic.

2. Is Flightradar24 free to use?

Yes, Flightradar24 offers a free version with real-time tracking and detailed flight information, with optional Silver and Gold upgrades.

3. How does Flightradar24 track aircraft?

Aircraft positions are collected through ADS-B transponders, a global ground station network, multilateration, and radar data in certain regions.

4. What extra features come with Silver and Gold plans?

Upgrades include extended flight history, advanced weather layers, more aircraft details, ATC boundaries, and enhanced flight data.

5. Can specific flights or airports be searched?

Yes, individual flights, airlines, and airports can be searched, filtered, and tracked easily within the app.

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