Flight tracking

Why is there a flight missing from the departure or arrival board?
Flightradar24 combines data from several sources including schedule and flight status databases from airlines and airports around the world. These databases...
Mon, 12 Sep, 2022 at 5:21 PM
How do I remove Live activities and Live notifications from my home screen?
To remove Live activities from iOS and Live notifications from your device,  please go to your home page where you see the notification and swipe left to cl...
Tue, 14 May, 2024 at 5:02 PM
The airport/airline says the flight has departed, why can't I find it on Flightradar24?
The “Departed” status used by airlines and airports usually means the moment when the gate is closed but on Flightradar24 we're tracking transponders so...
Thu, 29 Sep, 2022 at 4:04 PM
Can you cover my area please?
We’re progressing towards our goal of global coverage.  You can help us achieve that goal by hosting an ADS-B receiver.  Please see the options below - yo...
Mon, 12 Sep, 2022 at 5:28 PM
What is the coverage area of an ADS-B receiver?
The coverage area of an ADS-B receiver typically spans about 200-250 km (125-155 miles) in all directions.  However, coverage can extend up to 400 km (abou...
Thu, 7 Nov, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Why don't you have coverage in my area?
Flightradar24 coverage is only available in areas where someone has installed an ADS-B receiver and shares data with the Flightradar24 network.  We are ...
Wed, 8 Feb, 2023 at 3:13 PM
How does the Airport disruption widget work?
Our new Airport disruptions widget shows the top 10 airports with the most cancellations and longest delays. A score of 0 - 1.9 indicates good traffic flow....
Thu, 31 Aug, 2023 at 4:54 PM
Why is the registration on the side view image visible for blocked aircraft?
The registration visible on the side-view image is simply an illustration of the aircraft model and does not reflect the actual registration of the blocked ...
Mon, 11 Nov, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Why use space-based ADS-B?
ADS-B signals have a limited range and terrestrial stations are incapable of coverage over the oceans and in remote areas without power and internet.   Us...
Mon, 12 Sep, 2022 at 5:31 PM
Why can’t I see certain oceanic tracks?
You may not see certain oceanic tracks on Flightradar24 because the North Atlantic Organised Track System (NATS) operates in timed blocks that vary by direc...
Fri, 8 Nov, 2024 at 12:50 PM