Live Flight Tracker Map

8,374 flights are in the air right now, according to the latest positions (10:21 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 3,592
Europe 2,670
North America 633
Africa 460
South America 356
Middle East 309
Oceans and other areas 216
Oceania 138

Airlines with the most flights in the air

FR RYR 318
CZ CSN 316
MU CES 302
CA CCA 218
6E IGO 177
TK THY 171
EK UAE 146
U2 EZY 145
UA UAL 131
QR QTR 130

Busiest airports by flights in the air

From DXB 168
From PVG 135
From PEK 106
From CAN 106
From ICN 99
From NRT 98
From HND 93
From LAX 93
From BKK 85
From CDG 84

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.