What is FlightAware?
FlightAware is a popular flight tracking website and mobile application launched in 2005. It provides real-time data on flight statuses, airport delays, and other information for private, commercial, and cargo flights around the world.
Some key features of FlightAware include:
- Real-time flight tracking - See the current position and status of any flight.
- Flight status alerts - Get notifications if your flight is delayed, canceled, diverted, etc.
- Airport activity - View takeoffs, landings, ground delays, and more airport information.
- Fleet tracking - Track entire fleets from a specific airline or operator.
- Route maps - Visualize flight routes on a map.
- Historical data - Access flight data history to analyze on-time performance.
- Mobile apps - iOS and Android apps allow access on the go.
FlightAware gets its data through direct links to air traffic control systems around the world. It combines these official data sources with data crowdsourced from over 1,300 ADS-B receivers registered by FlightAware community members. The service is free for general consumers and offers premium, customized services for aviation professionals.
FlightRadar24, ADS-B Exchange, RadarBox, FlightAirMap, AirLabs API, adsbScope, PlanePlotter, OpenSky Network, VariFlight-Live on time, ADSB Hub are some alternatives to FlightAware.