British Airways Flight Tracker – live map, free

Track every flight worldwide here: Flight Radar.

Track any British Airways flight live and for free. On the flight tracker live map above you follow every BA flight in real time: the aircraft’s current position, route, altitude and estimated arrival time.

Check BA flight status by flight number

British Airways flights carry the code BA, for example BA283. Enter the number in the radar’s search field and select the flight from the list. You will see the aircraft’s current position and the scheduled and estimated departure and arrival times. The flight number is on your ticket, in the BA app and in your booking confirmation.

British Airways flight tracker without a flight number

Search the radar for the departure airport, for example London Heathrow, and find the flight in the list by time and destination. You can also zoom in on the live map and click the aircraft directly, often a Boeing 777 or Airbus A350 on long-haul routes, to see all flight details.

British Airways – Heathrow hub and worldwide network

British Airways is the UK’s flag carrier, with its main hub at London Heathrow and additional operations at Gatwick and London City. The network spans North America, Asia, Africa and Europe. On transatlantic sectors the position is estimated in areas without receivers over the ocean; the route and estimated arrival time stay up to date throughout the flight.

Frequently asked questions

How do I track a British Airways flight live?
Enter the flight number (for example BA283) in the radar search at the top of this page. The aircraft’s position and the estimated times are updated live.

Is the BA flight tracker free?
Yes. The radar on FlightRadar.Online is free, with no registration and no app required.

What does the code BA mean?
BA is the IATA code of British Airways. In radio communication the code BAW (“Speedbird”) is used. Both refer to the same airline.

Can I follow a BA flight across the Atlantic?
Yes, although over part of the ocean the position is estimated due to a lack of receivers. As soon as the aircraft approaches the coast, the exact position reappears on the map.