FlightAware Flight Tracker

FlightAware Flight Tracker FlightAware Flight Tracker lets you follow commercial and private flights worldwide in real time. Search by flight number or route, view a full-screen live map with weather, and receive status notifications.

FlightAware Flight Tracker

FlightAware Flight Tracker is a free, real-time flight tracking app that helps you follow flights around the world. It covers major commercial routes as well as general aviation flights—such as private and charter aircraft in the US and Canada—without the need to place phone calls. Simply search for a flight and instantly see live tracking, airport delays, and detailed flight information.

Use the app to look up flights by flight number, route, airline, airport code, and more. You’ll get live updates including a full-screen map with a weather radar overlay, along with clear status details like takeoff and landing progress, estimated times, and any delays or cancellations.

Download FlightAware Flight Tracker and track what’s happening in the sky—fast, convenient, and always up to date.

Key Features

Real-time global flight tracking

One major advantage of FlightAware Flight Tracker is its ability to track most flights worldwide in real time. Search for a specific aircraft by entering the flight number, an airport name, or an aircraft registration code, then view rich flight details.

Updates are continuously refreshed, so you can clearly see the current situation—such as takeoff and landing status, estimated arrival/departure times, and whether the flight is delayed or canceled.

FlightAware combines data from ADS‑B ground stations and satellite sources, helping deliver reliable accuracy even in remote regions or over the ocean. On the map, you can follow the aircraft’s movement and check altitude, speed, and direction, which makes it easier to understand your trip—or keep an eye on someone you care about.

This can also reduce uncertainty while waiting at the airport and support planning that stays flexible and timely.

Live map with weather support

Beyond showing the path of each flight, the app provides a live map with in-flight weather information. You can view the broader airspace and keep track of flights in your area—or anywhere else—whenever it’s convenient for you.

The map supports weather overlays, letting you spot conditions such as rain, storms, snow, and other factors that may affect flights.

By combining travel movement with weather details, it’s easier to understand why events like delays or reroutes happen. The map is designed to be easy to use, with tools for zooming, moving around, and exploring different regions.

If you enjoy aviation, this can also be a fun way to discover how busy the sky is around you.

Flight change alerts and push notifications

FlightAware Flight Tracker uses push notifications to keep you informed. If a flight’s takeoff or landing time changes, if there are gate or boarding terminal updates, or if the flight is delayed, the app sends an alert right away.

These notifications help passengers plan with more confidence and reduce the chance of missing a flight or waiting at the airport for avoidable reasons.

For people picking up or dropping off passengers, alerts also make it easier to judge the most accurate arrival time and adjust travel plans accordingly.

You can customize your alert preferences, select what you want to be notified about per specific flight, and even monitor multiple flights at the same time—helping make air travel feel more controlled and less stressful.

Find and track flights near your current location

The Nearby Flights feature shows aircraft operating close to where you are. With a few taps, you can view a list of nearby planes along with key details such as:

• Airline
• Flight number
• Altitude



• Speed



• Direction of flight

This is especially useful for plane-spotting or anyone interested in exploring what’s flying around them—right from their phone.

It can also help when you’re near an airport or in a high-traffic area and want to quickly check what’s happening in the airspace.

FlightAware’s tracking service uses data from radar sources, satellites, and the ADS‑B user community to provide up-to-date information nearly instantly, helping you spot activity in the area you care about.

Tips & Tricks

Customize Your Alerts

Make the most of flight alerts by setting notifications for the flights or airports that matter to you. This helps you stay informed without constantly checking the app.