Live global flight data

Track flights in real time

Follow aircraft on a live map, check a flight by number and explore airport arrivals and departures.

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Flight status

Check whether a flight is en route, delayed or approaching its destination.

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Track by flight number

Use the airline code and number for the quickest and most precise lookup.

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Browse current airport arrivals and departures, then open a flight on the map.

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How to track a flight

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    Start with the flight number whenever you have it.

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    Use an airport or route when the flight number is unknown.

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    Open the matching flight to follow its current route on the live map.

Use live data as a planning aid

Flight tracking can help with airport pickups, travel updates and a better understanding of current air traffic. Coverage and update intervals vary by aircraft and region.

For final gate, boarding, delay and cancellation information, always check the airline or airport.

Understand the map

What live flight tracking can show

A live map can show an aircraft’s reported position, direction and route. Many flights also include departure and arrival context, making it easier to understand where a flight is in its journey.

Not every aircraft is visible at every moment. Receiver coverage, aircraft equipment and operational restrictions can affect availability. Treat the map as helpful context rather than an official source.

Flight tracking guide

Turn live flight data into useful travel decisions

The map is only one part of a reliable status check. Use the flight number, operating date and airport information together to identify the correct service and understand what its latest status actually means.

What each stage of a flight tells you

Scheduled is the published plan, not a promise that the flight will leave unchanged. Taxiing describes movement between a stand and runway. En route means the aircraft has departed; landed means it has touched down but may still be taxiing before passengers can leave.

Estimated times can move as winds, routing and airport congestion change. For a pickup, check that the aircraft has departed, follow the current arrival estimate and allow additional time for taxiing, immigration and baggage collection.

  • Delayed: the latest estimate is later than the published schedule.
  • Diverted: the aircraft is heading to a different airport.
  • Cancelled: contact the airline for rebooking or refund instructions.

Find the correct flight faster

Start with the passenger-facing flight number from the booking confirmation. Include the airline code and check the operating date, origin and destination. The same number may run every day, and codeshare partners can sell the same aircraft movement under different numbers.

If you do not know the number, search the departure and arrival airports and narrow the board by time. A three-letter IATA airport code is usually more precise than a city name, especially where several airports serve one metropolitan area.

Know which source to trust

Live maps are excellent for movement context, but aircraft visibility depends on receiver coverage, geography, equipment and operational restrictions. A position can be delayed, estimated or temporarily unavailable without indicating a problem.

Always use the airline or airport for final gate assignments, boarding instructions, cancellations and connection decisions. Flight Tracking 24 helps you interpret the journey; it does not replace official operational messages.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a specific flight?

Search with the airline code and flight number. If you do not have it, start from the departure or arrival airport.

Is the map an official source for delays?

No. Use the airline or airport for final operational information, especially gates, boarding times and cancellations.

Why is an aircraft sometimes missing?

Live visibility depends on available receiver coverage, aircraft equipment and data restrictions.

What is the difference between a flight number and an aircraft registration?

A flight number identifies a scheduled airline service. A registration identifies the physical aircraft, which can operate many different services over time.

Does landed mean passengers are ready for pickup?

Not necessarily. The aircraft still has to taxi to its stand, and passengers may need time for immigration and baggage collection.