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Plane Finder

Clean live flight map, plus an app that identifies planes overhead

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

What is Plane Finder?

Plane Finder tracks aircraft in real time from its own network of ADS-B receivers. The web map is simple and quick to read, and the mobile app can identify planes when you point your phone at the sky.

It covers the core jobs of a flight tracker: find a flight, see its route and aircraft, and play back recent traffic.

What you can do

Live aircraft positions
Flight and airport search
Playback of recent traffic
Augmented-reality plane spotting in the app

The details

Coverage: Worldwide
Updates: Live / real time
Data source: ADS-B receiver network
Made by: Plane Finder (company)
Price: Free web map; paid app features
Account: No account needed
On phones: Phone app available
Map view: Flat map

Tips for using Plane Finder

Try the app's AR view when a plane passes over and you want to know where it is going.

Who it is for

Plane Finder is especially useful for plane & ship spotters and travelers.

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Questions about Plane Finder

Is Plane Finder free?

You can use the basic map for free. Free web map; paid app features.

Do I need an account to use Plane Finder?

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

How often is Plane Finder updated?

Plane Finder 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 Plane Finder get its data?

ADS-B receiver network.

Can I use Plane Finder on my phone?

Yes. There is a phone app (iPhone, Android), and the website also works in a browser.

What are some alternatives to Plane Finder?

Similar maps include Flightradar24, MarineTraffic, ADS-B Exchange and FlightAware. See the full list of Plane Finder alternatives on ColorfulMaps.

Summary based on public information about Plane Finder. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.