FAQs
The data displayed on FlightAware.com is typically 30 seconds delayed from real-time.
What does "scheduled on flight aware" mean? ›
Scheduled: Flight is not airborne. Departure and arrival times are according to airline's schedule.
Is FlightAware Flight Tracker free? ›
Free, live flight tracker and flight status app from FlightAware for Android! This app allows you to track the real-time flight status and see the live map flight track of any commercial flight worldwide and general aviation (private, charter, etc) in the United States and Canada.
Who is the owner of FlightAware? ›
Founded in 2005, FlightAware was acquired by Collins Aerospace in 2021.
Is FlightAware ever wrong? ›
Yes, it's possible that the data on FlightAware is incorrect.
How do you track if the flight is delayed? ›
Flight tracking apps and websites — FlightAware, Flightstats, and Flight Radar all track the departure and arrival of most commercial flights and are, without doubt, the best websites to check if your flight has been delayed, cancelled or diverted.
Which is more accurate, Flightradar24 or FlightAware? ›
Who is generally more accurate? Usually they are similar, with some edge to FR24 with more live info. I was tracking a flight (BA603) - flightaware stated it had already flown more than 100 miles (though without any details - e.g. speed, altitude), but FR24 showing it having just taken off.
How can I check if my flight is still scheduled? ›
If you have the flight number, FlightAware can provide information about expected departure and arrival times. If you don't have the flight number, the Flight Finder option can help locate the flight number (though you do need to know the aircraft's origin and destination airport).
Which is the most accurate flight tracker? ›
Crunching hundreds of gigabytes a day and enriched by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms, FlightAware's HyperFeed engine delivers a complete picture of historical and predictive global aircraft movements and serves as the central source for accurate and actionable aviation data.
What does a pink line mean on FlightAware? ›
The pink line is the aircraft's current orientation.
4 months of flight history for registered users. A few additional months provided for premium account users. If you need something that far back, you would need to contact our team for custom reports. Or you can use ACARS archives.
What are the green spots on FlightAware? ›
The green line is where it actually went as tracked by reception of the ADS-B transmissions from the aircraft.
Does FlightAware cost money? ›
All platforms are free and have FlightAware flight tracking, push notifications for flight alerts, NEXRAD weather, worldwide airport delays, airport arrivals/departures, and more. (flightaware.com) More...
Who is the owner of ForeFlight? ›
Tyson Weihs is a co-founder of ForeFlight, a Boeing Company, the market leading provider of integrated flight applications for personal, business, military and commercial aviation.
Is FlightAware legal? ›
FlightAware is subject to a number of government laws and regulations surrounding the distribution of flight data. In many cases, sensitive (e.g., military) flights are not available for tracking as well as private aircraft whose owners have opted out of public flight tracking.
Why is my flight not on FlightAware? ›
If your flight is operated by an airline or aircraft that doesn't have ADS-B transponders or is not equipped with tracking systems compatible with FlightAware, the flight may not be visible on our platform.
How often is flight route delayed? ›
Know which airlines actually arrive on schedule
| Percent of on-time flights | Percent of delayed flights |
|---|
| American Airlines | 75.94%. | 22.74%. |
| Delta Air Lines | 82.61%. | 16.17%. |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 75.20%. | 23.41%. |
| Frontier Airlines | 66.99%. | 30.71%. |
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If it's in italics, it's an estimate. We'll estimate departure times that may differ from the schedule or flight plan.
