PlaneTicker features
PlaneTicker is a live aircraft tracker and ADS-B display board. Here is everything it does, from real-time tracking and airline recognition to flight phase detection, all with no subscription and free flight data forever.
Live ADS-B tracking
Real aircraft positions from the global ADS-B network, updated every five seconds. You see the actual planes overhead, not estimates.
115+ airlines recognised
Automatic airline identification from the callsign, with names shown in each carrier’s brand colours for instant recognition.
Smart overhead scoring
A ranking algorithm prioritises the closest, lowest aircraft heading toward you, so the most interesting plane is always front and centre.
LED display and browser
View on the physical 160 by 80 mm LED board, a full-screen browser display, or a shareable token link. One account, many screens.
Works anywhere on Earth
Set any coordinates and a radius from 5 km to 500 km. Coverage is densest over Europe and North America, but it works worldwide.
WiFi setup in seconds
Power on, connect to the setup hotspot from your phone, and enter a location. No app and no cables beyond USB-C power.
Flight phase detection
See whether each aircraft is climbing, cruising, descending, or on approach, colour-coded so the picture is clear at a glance.
Route information
Many flights show origin and destination airport codes, so you know where the plane overhead has come from and where it is going.
Free data forever
No subscription and no premium tier. PlaneTicker uses open ADS-B data, so you pay once for the hardware and the data is free for life.
What the display shows
Every aircraft is shown with the details that matter, cycling automatically so you never miss one.
Callsign
Flight identifier such as EZY45N
Distance
How far the aircraft is from you, in km
Altitude
Height in feet or as a flight level
Airline
Carrier name in brand colours
Flight phase
Climbing, cruising, descending, approach
Route
Origin and destination airports
Speed
Ground speed in knots
Aircraft type
Such as A320, B738, E190
Set up in three minutes
Set your location
Enter a postcode, city, or coordinates and pick a radius from 5 km to 500 km.
Connect over WiFi
Join the setup hotspot from your phone. No app to install.
Watch live flights
Aircraft appear instantly and auto-cycle through callsigns, altitudes, and routes.
See it on your own sky
Try the free browser demo with your postcode, or order the PlaneTicker Desktop and bring live flight tracking to your desk. No subscription, ever.