Live Flight Tracker Map

8,235 flights are in the air right now, according to the latest positions (09:08 UTC). Select a plane to see its route, altitude and aircraft.

Map data: Natural Earth · Positions: ADS-B via Aviation Edge · 5–15 min delay, moved forward by speed and heading

Flights in the air by region

Asia 3,564
Europe 2,306
North America 842
Africa 417
South America 383
Middle East 258
Oceania 246
Oceans and other areas 219

Airlines with the most flights in the air

CZ CSN 307
MU CES 275
FR RYR 228
CA CCA 219
6E IGO 184
UA UAL 174
U2 EZY 167
TK THY 155
EK UAE 145
QR QTR 144

Busiest airports by flights in the air

From DXB 141
From LAX 127
From PVG 118
From PEK 100
From ICN 98
From HND 96
From CAN 95
From DEL 92
From SFO 92
From DOH 82

Flight tracker questions

How live is the flight tracker map?

Positions come from ADS-B receivers worldwide via Aviation Edge and are updated every 5 minutes, so a reported position is usually 5 to 15 minutes old. Between updates the map moves each plane forward along its last known heading and speed, so what you see is an estimate of where it is now.

Why is a flight missing from the map?

Only aircraft that are airborne and report a flight number and both airports are shown. Aircraft over oceans or remote areas without receiver coverage, private and military flights, and flights that have not departed yet or have landed are not on the map. Use the flight status page for scheduled times, gates and delays.

How do I find a specific flight?

Type the flight number (for example BA196) or an airline code (for example A3) in the box above the map. Select a plane to see its route, altitude, speed and aircraft, with a link to the full flight status.