Flight Tracking

Why don't you show routes for all flights?
The route is not transmitted from the aircraft. We are receiving the call sign of the flight from the aircraft and comparing it with large databases of airl...
Thu, 15 Sep, 2022 at 11:25 AM
How do I know what the different aircraft icons stand for?
Today, there are approximately 1000 different aircraft types. This makes it impossible to create a unique icon for every single aircraft model.    Our cur...
Thu, 22 Sep, 2022 at 11:02 AM
Why are some aircraft missing on the map?
The visibility of flights on our map will vary based on several factors, including our coverage in the area and the type of aircraft and transponder on boar...
Thu, 29 Sep, 2022 at 4:02 PM
What are the blue points on the map?
The blue points mark airports with regular and daily scheduled passenger traffic in areas where Flightradar24 normally has coverage.    You can click on a...
Mon, 12 Sep, 2022 at 5:20 PM
Why is the route information incorrect?
The route is not transmitted from the aircraft. We are receiving the call sign of the flight from the aircraft and comparing it with large databases of air...
Mon, 12 Sep, 2022 at 5:14 PM
What do the colors next to flight status mean?
Each color indicates a different flight status. Below are the meanings behind these colors: Gray: The flight is scheduled and there isn't an additio...
Tue, 2 May, 2023 at 4:57 PM
Why is aircraft data incorrect or missing?
Flightradar24 has an extensive database detailing aircraft registration, Mode S address, age, aircraft type, and more. Due to the large volume of data and c...
Mon, 12 Sep, 2022 at 5:23 PM
How can I increase coverage in my area?
Much of the coverage on Flightradar24 is based on flight data from so-called ADS-B receivers around the world. If you want to improve the coverage in your a...
Mon, 12 Sep, 2022 at 5:27 PM
Last week Flightradar24 had coverage in my area, but not any more. Why?
Flightradar24 is a network of receivers around the world. Some receivers are online 24/7 and others are only online from time to time. There are many reason...
Mon, 12 Sep, 2022 at 5:28 PM
What does the asterisk (*) mean next to a flight time?
If a flight has an asterisk (*) next to it, it means it is currently later at the departing airport than the expected departure time and the flight is not y...
Tue, 2 May, 2023 at 5:01 PM