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ADS-B Exchange

Unfiltered live flight tracking from a community receiver network

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Coverage: Worldwide
Updates: Live
Price: Free + paid plan
Sign-up: Not needed
View: Flat map

What is ADS-B Exchange?

ADS-B Exchange shows aircraft positions collected by a worldwide network of volunteer receivers. It became known for not hiding aircraft at the request of their owners, so it is popular with journalists, researchers and enthusiasts following military, government and private flights.

The map is dense with data: altitude-coloured trails, transponder details and quick filters. The site has been owned by aviation data company JETNET since 2023.

What you can do

Live positions with altitude-coloured trails
Shows military and private aircraft that other trackers often filter
Search by registration, callsign or ICAO hex code
Replay historical traffic

The details

Coverage: Worldwide
Updates: Live / real time
Data source: Volunteer ADS-B and MLAT receivers
Made by: ADS-B Exchange (JETNET) (company)
Price: Free with ads; paid ad-free option
Account: No account needed
On phones: Works well on phones
Map view: Flat map

Tips for using ADS-B Exchange

Turn on trails to see how aircraft climb, hold and descend around airports.
Coverage depends on local volunteer receivers, so remote areas and oceans can have gaps.

Who it is for

ADS-B Exchange is especially useful for plane & ship spotters, journalists and researchers & analysts.

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Questions about ADS-B Exchange

Is ADS-B Exchange free?

You can use the basic map for free. Free with ads; paid ad-free option.

Do I need an account to use ADS-B Exchange?

No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.

How often is ADS-B Exchange updated?

ADS-B Exchange shows data in real time or close to it, so what you see is happening now (most live maps have a delay of a few seconds to a few minutes).

Where does ADS-B Exchange get its data?

Volunteer ADS-B and MLAT receivers.

Can I use ADS-B Exchange on my phone?

Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.

What are some alternatives to ADS-B Exchange?

Similar maps include Flightradar24, MarineTraffic, FlightAware and Mini Tokyo 3D. See the full list of ADS-B Exchange alternatives on ColorfulMaps.

Summary based on public information about ADS-B Exchange. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.