Live Flight Tracker Map

8,720 flights are in the air right now, according to the latest positions (10:59 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 3,587
Europe 2,775
North America 849
Africa 462
Middle East 350
South America 311
Oceania 195
Oceans and other areas 191

Airlines with the most flights in the air

FR RYR 342
CZ CSN 310
MU CES 307
CA CCA 242
UA UAL 193
6E IGO 169
U2 EZY 169
TK THY 159
EK UAE 151
QR QTR 142

Busiest airports by flights in the air

From DXB 166
From PVG 135
From ICN 122
From PEK 118
From LAX 112
From NRT 104
From HND 102
From CAN 101
From FRA 95
From KUL 87

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.