Live Flight Tracker Map

8,636 flights are in the air right now, according to the latest positions (10:35 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 3,503
Europe 2,724
North America 915
Africa 489
South America 359
Middle East 322
Oceans and other areas 190
Oceania 134

Airlines with the most flights in the air

FR RYR 302
CZ CSN 292
MU CES 289
CA CCA 208
6E IGO 195
UA UAL 187
TK THY 168
U2 EZY 156
EK UAE 146
QR QTR 136

Busiest airports by flights in the air

From DXB 165
From LAX 132
From PVG 123
From PEK 108
From CAN 100
From ICN 100
From HND 99
From NRT 98
From SFO 91
From MEM 91

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.