How reliable is FlightRadar?


How reliable is FlightRadar? For aircraft without known destination, position is estimated for up to 10 minutes. The position is calculated based on many different parameters and in most cases it's quite accurate, but for long flights the position can in worst cases be up to about 100 km (55 miles) off.


What map does Flightradar24 use?

Flightradar24 is an app that is just that, radar of all the commercial flights around you and their position on the map. The app uses Apple Maps as a backdrop but I wish it were Google Maps.


Can Flightradar24 detect drones?

This may be old news for some, but I noticed the recent Beta version of Flightradar24 has added 'Drones' to their list of filters.


Is Flightradar24 free?

Flightradar24 is a free flight tracker app and includes all the above features. If you want even more great features from Flightradar24 there are two upgrade options—Silver & Gold—and each comes with a free trial. Silver and Gold upgrade prices are listed in the app as they vary depending on your country and currency.


What is the best real time flight tracker?

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What plane has the most tracked flight tracker?

The most tracked flight consists of 4.79 million trackings and was achieved by ZZ177 RAF Boeing C-17A Globemaster III, carrying Queen Elizabeth II's coffin, from Edinburgh, Scotland to London, England on 13 September 2022.


Can you filter military aircraft on Flightradar24?

Now you can choose between ready-made filter categories or you can create your own custom filters. Our categories include Passenger, Cargo, Military and Government, Business jets, and many more pre-made filters. To access them from our website, you should click the Filters button at the bottom of the screen.


Is Flightradar24 real-time?

Flightradar24 is a global flight tracking service that provides you with real-time information about thousands of aircraft around the world. Our service is currently available online and for your iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) or Android device.


Is there a better app than Flightradar24?

The closest competitor to flightradar24.com are flightstats.com, flightaware.com and airportia.com. To understand more about flightradar24.com and its competitors, sign up for a free account to explore Semrush's Traffic Analytics and Market Explorer tools.


What flight tracker do pilots use?

Flightradar24. Flight tracking on Flightradar24 is powered by a network of ADS-B receivers, the largest such independent network in the world. Individuals apply to host an ADS-B receiver, and once installed, this receives signals from aircraft, Chris Lomas, a Flightradar24 aviation content specialist, tells T+L.


What is the difference between FlightAware and Flightradar24?

Flightradar24 is the more customizable of the two, and while FlightAware says it tracks more flights, it lacks options like showing planes on the ground. (There's also a third flight-tracking app and website, Planefinder, which looks and feels similar to Flightradar24 and has the same price for the premium version.)


How much does Flightradar24 cost?

US $9.99. VAT, if applicable will be calculated on the payment order page. For personal use only - check out our Commercial-use options.


Can I track a flight in real time?

While the specifics vary depending on your tracker of choice, generally speaking, you can input any flight number into a flight tracking app or website and see all the key data about that flight, from its ETA to its altitude to its ground speed.


Why are planes red on Flightradar24?

Red: When an aircraft is displayed as red that means that you are currently following that specific aircraft on the map or that an emergency squawk is on for this aircraft.


What planes are not on Flightradar24?

Restricted aircraft Operators of private or sensitive aircraft may request their tracking details be restricted or not displayed. Generally, aircraft requesting that they not be displayed on Flightradar24 are military aircraft. Some military aircraft, such as various transport aircraft, are visible.


Why are some planes blue on Flightradar24?

Blue: Aircraft displayed as blue icons are currently being tracked via satellite. Satellites are collecting the ADS-B signals from aircraft and transmitting them to the Flightradar24 network.


What is the most viewed flight in Flightradar24?

From the time it lifted off from Kuala Lumpur at 15:42 local time, SPAR19 was already the most tracked flight on Flightradar24 among active flights. By the time it landed in Taipei, SPAR19 was being tracked by more than 708,000 people around the world, making it the most tracked live flight in Flightradar24 history.


Can Air Force One be tracked on Flightradar24?

Some high profile aircraft, such as Air Force One are not displayed. Most other aircraft subject to restriction are shown as anonymized by aircraft type.