Live Flight Tracker Map

8,498 flights are in the air right now, according to the latest positions (09:05 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 3,617
Europe 2,465
North America 806
Africa 433
South America 389
Middle East 275
Oceania 269
Oceans and other areas 244

Airlines with the most flights in the air

CZ CSN 309
MU CES 288
FR RYR 260
CA CCA 214
6E IGO 179
UA UAL 169
U2 EZY 164
TK THY 157
EK UAE 149
QR QTR 141

Busiest airports by flights in the air

From DXB 140
From LAX 139
From PVG 125
From PEK 110
From CAN 102
From DEL 95
From ICN 93
From SFO 92
From HND 91
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.