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    Flightradar24

    by Flightradar24 AB

    "Real-time global flight tracking on an interactive map"

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    Free with in-app purchases ($2.99-$39.99); Silver and Gold subscriptions availableAvailable
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    Overview

    Flightradar24 is a Swedish internet-based service that displays real-time aircraft flight tracking on an interactive map. It provides details like flight numbers, aircraft types, positions, altitudes, speeds, and origins and destinations. The platform also offers time-lapse replays and historical flight data searchable by airline, aircraft type, or airport. Data comes from multiple sources, but outside the United States, it relies heavily on crowdsourced information from volunteers with ADS-B receivers and satellite-based ADS-B receivers.

    The service is accessible via a website or mobile apps. The Guardian calls it "authoritative." Flightradar24 operates the largest ADS-B network globally, with over 40,000 connected receivers, tracking more than 200,000 flights daily and serving over 4 million users per day. Major airlines and aviation companies like Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer use the service.

    Founded in 2006 by two aviation enthusiasts in Stockholm, the service gained global attention during the 2010 Icelandic volcanic eruption when it showcased the resulting air traffic disruption. The company's most tracked flight, carrying Queen Elizabeth II's coffin from Edinburgh to London in November 2022, attracted nearly 5 million followers. Revenue comes from advertising, subscriptions (Silver and Gold), and B2B flight data sales.

    Key Features

    • Real-time flight tracking on interactive map
    • Aircraft identification by pointing device at sky
    • 3D pilot perspective view
    • High-resolution aircraft photos
    • Airport arrival/departure boards with delays and weather
    • Searchable and bookmarkable flights
    • Filterable views by airline, aircraft, altitude, speed
    • High-resolution icing forecasts up to 36 hours (FL060-FL300)
    • Turbulence forecasts (Business plan only)
    • Custom fleet tool for personalized aircraft monitoring
    • Time-lapse replays and historical data up to 90 days (paid)
    • Satellite-based ADS-B coverage over oceans

    Specifications

    PlatformsiOS, Android, Web
    Current iOS version11.8.0 (updated July 23, 2026)
    Minimum iOS version16.0
    File size363.9 MB
    Languages10 languages including English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
    Content rating4+
    Receiver networkOver 40,000 ground-based ADS-B receivers globally
    Daily flights trackedOver 200,000
    Daily usersOver 4 million

    Pros & Cons

    Pros

    • • Extensive global coverage with over 40,000 receivers
    • • Free tier offers substantial real-time data
    • • Highly accurate for ADS-B equipped aircraft
    • • Widely used and cited by media and industry professionals
    • • Multiple subscription tiers to suit different needs

    Cons

    • • Some users report unexpected charges and difficult refunds
    • • Paywalled features limit access to next-day schedules and extended history
    • • Volunteer data contributors feel undervalued
    • • Coverage gaps in China and parts of Africa
    • • App crashes and update issues reported by some users

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Flightradar24 free?
    Yes, Flightradar24 offers a free tier with real-time tracking, aircraft details, flight routes, and 7 days of historical data. Paid Silver and Gold subscriptions unlock additional features like extended history (up to 90 days), more aircraft details, and an ad-free experience.
    How accurate is Flightradar24?
    Flightradar24 is highly accurate for ADS-B equipped aircraft, using positional data directly from aircraft transponders. Accuracy depends on receiver coverage and aircraft equipment, about 80% of European and 60% of US aircraft have ADS-B. The Guardian calls the service 'authoritative'.
    Flightradar24 vs FlightAware—which is better?
    Flightradar24 offers superior global coverage with over 40,000 receivers worldwide and is better for aviation enthusiasts and general users. FlightAware is more US-focused and stronger for aviation industry professionals needing detailed operational data. Flightradar24 is generally preferred for real-time consumer tracking.
    How does Flightradar24 get its data?
    Flightradar24 combines data from ADS-B transponders on aircraft, MLAT (multilateration) for older aircraft, satellite-based ADS-B receivers for ocean coverage, radar data, and airline/airport schedule information. The primary source is crowdsourced from volunteers with ground-based ADS-B receivers.
    Can I track any flight in real time?
    You can track most commercial flights globally, but coverage depends on aircraft ADS-B equipment and receiver proximity. Older aircraft (Boeing 707, 727, 737-200, 747-100/200, 747SP) without retrofitted ADS-B are not visible. Military and some private flights may not be trackable.

    Keywords

    flight trackingreal-timeADS-Baviationaircraftradarflight statusairportGPSnavigation

    Sources

    Flightradar24 Product FeaturesWikipediaSensor TowerFlightradar24 SupportTrustpilot

    Product Info

    Brand
    Flightradar24 AB
    Category
    Travel, Navigation
    Released
    2010-07-21
    Price
    Free with in-app purchases ($2.99-$39.99); Silver and Gold subscriptions available
    Availability
    Available
    Founding Year
    2006
    Headquarters
    Stockholm, Sweden
    CEO
    Fredrik Lindahl
    Number of Receivers
    Over 40,000
    Daily Active Users
    Over 4 million
    Most Tracked Flight
    Queen Elizabeth II's coffin transport (Nov 2022) with nearly 5 million followers

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