What is the blue dotted line on FlightAware?
What is the blue dotted line on FlightAware? A dotted blue line is the intended route based on the filed flight plan, The green is the actual route flown based on ADS-B. If you view the whole flight on FA and zoom in real close you will see both lines as the flight pretty much followed the filed plan.
Is FlightAware accurate?
FlightAware began as a free interface into a single data feed from the FAA. Today, FlightAware provides the most accurate and comprehensive flight tracking by fusing data from thousands of sources around the world.
What is a 7700 squawk alert?
What is a Squawk Code 7700? A Squawk 7700 indicates an emergency. This can be an emergency of any kind. Pilots may input it into the transponder themselves – or when instructed to do so by ATC. As a result, ground control will know that the aircraft is dealing with a serious issue and needs help.
What is the blue arrow on flight radar?
Hi Damaris, the blue arrow indicates your direction of view or movement.
Does Flightradar24 show helicopters?
Aircraft visible on Flightradar24 (within MLAT, radar, or Flarm coverage) In regions with MLAT, radar, or Flarm coverage most of the air traffic is tracked and visible independent of aircraft type. That includes propeller aircraft, helicopters and gliders.
Why do some planes not show up on flight radar?
A flight may not be visible on Flightradar24 for different reasons, but most likely it is either outside our coverage in that area or not equipped with a compatible transponder or a combination of the two.
What are the color codes for flight radar?
On the map a coloured line shows the route of the aircraft. Purple colours indicate cruising altitudes. White colours indicate the plane is on the ground. As a plane takes off, the colours change from white, to yellow, to green, to light blue, to dark blue and finally to purple.