Flightradar24 is the premier live flight tracking service that turns your browser into a global air traffic control radar. Powered by a worldwide crowdsourced network of over 40,000 ADS-B receivers, it tracks more than 200,000 commercial, private, and cargo flights daily across all continents.
Core Aviation Intelligence Features
- Real-Time Aircraft Tracking: Click any aircraft to see its route, altitude, airspeed, aircraft model, serial number, and estimated arrival time.
- 3D Cockpit View: Photorealistic 3D flight simulator mode showing the pilot’s perspective in real time.
- Airport Status & Delays: Live departure and arrival boards, runway configurations, on-ground aircraft, and weather conditions.
- Comprehensive Replay: Search and replay historical flight paths dating back months to investigate air routes and emergency squawks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Flightradar24 track aircraft in real time?
It combines Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), Multilateration (MLAT), and satellite radar feeds collected from over 40,000 ground stations.
Can Flightradar24 track military and private planes?
It tracks all aircraft transmitting public ADS-B signals, though certain government or military operators may request filtered data.
What is squawk 7700 on Flightradar24?
Squawk 7700 is the international transponder code indicating a general in-flight emergency, which alerts air traffic controllers and triggers notifications.