Fly Radar – live flight radar, free 24/7
The FlyRadar on FlightRadar.Online is a free flight radar, live around the clock. Want to know which aircraft is flying over your head right now, or check that a loved one has landed safely? Click the magnifying glass at the top of the radar, enter a flight number, airport, airline or aircraft registration and press enter. From that moment you follow the flight in real time: route, altitude, speed and departure and arrival times.
Track every flight worldwide here: Flight Radar.
What is the Fly Radar?
The possibilities of the Fly Radar are almost unlimited. You track passenger aircraft all over the world using nothing but your computer, phone or tablet. The radar is completely free and unrestricted: you can look up and follow any aircraft that is in the air, or zoom out and watch air traffic across the whole world. When you select an aircraft on the map, you see a photo of the plane and every piece of data imaginable, with a line drawn between the departure airport and the destination. Type an airport in the radar search and the map flies there; the arrivals and departures boards are on this site’s airport pages, which you find with the search in the menu.
How does online flight tracking work?
Almost all modern passenger aircraft carry ADS-B transponders. The technology was developed so that air traffic controllers could determine aircraft positions far more accurately than with classic radar. The transponder signal is picked up by ground receivers and the data flows to the tracking services, which is why the FlyRadar shows an aircraft’s position with virtually no delay. Military aircraft that transmit ADS-B are shown and marked as military.
Comparing the different flight radars
Flightradar24 provides the most information about aircraft, airports and arrival times, and its map shows day and night in real time. Click an aircraft and you get all the data, photos included. Besides the free version, Flightradar24 offers paid subscriptions with extra features such as advanced weather and flight history; current prices are on the service’s website.
Radarbox stands out with a fast, clear interface. Click an aircraft and all data appears instantly, and airports are clearly marked with their arrivals and departures. Enthusiasts can connect their own ADS-B receiver and expand the network.
Planefinder.net is the least known of the three, but it also delivers accurate information about aircraft and airports, showing day and night in real time. The service also offers apps for tracking flights and ships.
Try for yourself which radar suits you best. For everyday use, the free FlyRadar on this page is more than enough. Its map also shows day and night live, with the night side moving across the world in real time.
Frequently asked questions
Is the FlyRadar free?
Yes. The FlyRadar on FlightRadar.Online is completely free, with no registration and no app to install.
How do I find a specific flight on the FlyRadar?
Click the magnifying glass on the radar and enter the flight number, airport, airline or registration. Select the flight from the list to start live tracking.
Why is the sky busier than ever?
Flying has become much cheaper in recent years, especially within Europe thanks to airlines like Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air. That is why the flight radar shows more aircraft today than ever before.
Does the Fly Radar show every aircraft?
Every aircraft with an active ADS-B transponder can be looked up and followed, which covers virtually all commercial traffic. Military aircraft that transmit are shown and marked as military; small planes without a transponder remain invisible.