Editor's Review
Flightradar24 isn't just a map with dots—it's the kind of app that turns a boring wait at the airport into a full-on investigation. I pulled it up during a layover, pointed my phone at a passing plane, and instantly knew it was a 737 headed to Dublin, complete with its speed, altitude, and a photo of the actual aircraft.
What' s new ？
We regularly update Flightradar24 in order to bring you the best flight-tracking experience. In this latest update you\'ll find: Our new Airport flight history panel allows you to access up to 365 days of past landings and takeoffs for airports around the world. Please note that Android 8 and 9 are no longer supported. Enjoy using Flightradar24? Rate the app and leave a review!
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Flightradar24 Official Introduction
The world's most popular flight tracker - #1 Travel app in over 150
countries.
Turn your phone or tablet into a live plane tracker and see flights around the world move in real-time on a detailed map. Or point your device at a airplane to find out where it’s going and what kind of aircraft it is. Download for free today and discover why millions track flights and check their flight status with Flightradar24.
Favorite features
- Watch aircraft move around the world in real-time
- Identify flights overhead & see flight information—including a photo of the actual airplane —by pointing your device at the sky
- See what the pilot of an aircraft sees in 3D
- View a flight in 3D and see hundreds of airline liveries
- Tap on a plane for flight details such as route, estimated time of arrival, actual time of departure, aircraft type, speed, altitude, high-resolution photos of the actual aircraft & more
- See historical data & watch playback of past flights
- Tap on an airport icon for arrivals & departures, flight status, aircraft on the ground, current delays, & detailed weather conditions
- Search for individual flights using flight number, airport, or airline
- Filter flights by airline, aircraft, altitude, speed, & more
- With Wear OS you can view a list of nearby aircraft, see basic flight information and view the aircraft on the map when you tap on it
Flightradar24 is a free flight tracker app and includes all the above features. If you want even more great features from Flightradar24 there are two upgrade options—Silver & Gold—and each comes with a free trial.
Flightradar24 Silver
- 90 days of flight tracking history
- More aircraft details, like serial number & age
- More flight details, like vertical speed & squawk
- Filters and alerts to find and track flights you’re interested in
- Current weather at 3,000+ airports overlaid on the map
Flightradar24 Gold
- All the features included in Flightradar24 Silver +
- 365 days of flight history
- Detailed live map weather layers for clouds & precipitation
- Aeronautical charts & oceanic tracks showing the pathways flights follow across the sky
- Air traffic control (ATC) boundaries that show which controllers are responsible for a flight
- Extended Mode S data—even more information about a flight’s altitude, speed, and wind & temperature conditions during flight, when available
Silver and Gold upgrade prices are listed in the app as they vary depending on your country and currency. If you choose to upgrade, subscriptions will be charged to the payment method used for your Google account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You manage your subscription through your Google Play Account Settings.
How it works
Most aircraft today are equipped with ADS-B transponders that transmit positional data. Flightradar24 has a rapidly growing network of over 50,000 ground stations around the world to receive this data that then shows up as aircraft moving on a map in the app. In an expanding number of regions, with the help of multilateration, we’re able to calculate the positions of aircraft that don’t have ADS-B transponders. Coverage in North America is also supplemented by real-time radar data. Coverage is variable and subject to change at any time.
Flightradar24 Tips
Flightradar24 Flight Tracker is easily the most polished, reliable flight tracking app available for Android, built for casual travelers, aviation fans, and anyone who needs accurate, real-time flight data at their fingertips. This IGN-style breakdown cuts through the generic app fluff to give you honest, no-nonsense insight into how it works, where it shines, its small flaws, and a quick beginner’s guide to start using it like a pro in minutes — no tech jargon, no confusing steps.
Core Android App Review
At its core, this is a real-time global flight tracking tool powered by a massive ADS-B receiver network, giving you live access to thousands of commercial and private flights across the world. The Android version runs incredibly smooth on nearly all devices, from budget phones to high-end flagships, with a clean, zoomable radar map that’s easy to navigate and doesn’t lag or crash during use. Tap any plane icon on the map, and you instantly get key details: flight number, departure and arrival airports, current altitude, speed, flight path, and even aircraft registration and model — data that updates in real time with zero noticeable delay.
The free version offers more than enough functionality for most users: live flight tracking, basic flight details, airport status checks, and flight search by number or route. Optional paid subscriptions unlock advanced perks like historical flight data, 3D flight views, and no ads, but the free tier isn’t gimped or held back by aggressive paywalls — a huge plus for casual users. The only minor downsides are occasional sparse coverage in extremely remote regions, and short non-skippable ads in the free version (they’re unobtrusive and don’t break usage flow). This app is a must-have for frequent travelers, people picking up/dropping off passengers, aviation enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to track flight status without relying on clunky airline websites.
