Flight Track — Free Real-Time Flight Tracker | FlightTrack.au

FlightTrack is a free live flight tracking website showing over 7,500 aircraft in real time worldwide. No sign-up, no ads, no paywalls — just a fast, beautiful flight track map that works instantly in your browser.

Track Live Flights Over Australia and New Zealand for Free

FlightTrack provides real-time ADS-B tracking of all commercial, private, and helicopter flights over Australia and New Zealand. Track Qantas (QF), Virgin Australia (VA), Jetstar (JQ), Rex (ZL), and all international carriers operating to and from Australian airports. See Emirates (EK) into Melbourne, Singapore Airlines (SQ) into Sydney, Cathay Pacific (CX) into Brisbane, and hundreds more — all free with no sign-up.

Live Departures and Arrivals — All Major Australian Airports

Monitor live flights at every major Australian airport: Sydney Airport (SYD/YSSY), Melbourne Airport (MEL/YMML), Brisbane Airport (BNE/YBBN), Perth Airport (PER/YPPH), Adelaide Airport (ADL/YPAD), Cairns Airport (CNS/YBCS), Darwin Airport (DRW/YDLV), Hobart Airport (HBA/YMHB), Canberra Airport (CBR/YCBR), Townsville Airport (TSV/YBTL), and Auckland International Airport (AKL/NZAA).

Free Flight Track Features — No Subscription Required

Live flight map with 7,500+ aircraft updated every 5 seconds
Click any aircraft: flight number, registration, aircraft type, altitude, speed, heading, vertical rate, Mach number, wind data, outside air temperature
Origin and destination route display with city names
Trending Flights panel — see the most-watched flights right now
Airport information with live arrivals and departures
Filter aircraft by category: commercial, helicopter, private, ground
Five map styles: light, dark, voyager, colourful, satellite
Airline operator logos for commercial flights
My Location button — shows your position on the live map
No account required — works immediately in any browser
No advertisements, ever — free forever
Mobile-friendly — pinch to zoom on iOS and Android

The Best Free FlightRadar24 Alternative

FlightRadar24 restricts route details, aircraft history, and advanced filters behind a subscription from around $12 AUD per month. FlightTrack delivers the same core real-time ADS-B flight tracking completely free — no subscription tiers, no ads, no forced sign-up. For Australian aviation enthusiasts, frequent flyers, and plane spotters, FlightTrack is the smarter free choice.

Real-Time Flight Tracking for Specific Airlines

Qantas flight tracker — track all QF domestic and international flights live
Virgin Australia live tracking — track VA flights across Australia in real time
Jetstar flight tracker — live JQ flights including Australia–Bali and Pacific routes
Emirates live flights — EK flights into Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide
Singapore Airlines tracker — SQ flights on the Singapore–Australia routes
Cathay Pacific live — CX flights to and from Hong Kong and Australia
Air New Zealand tracker — NZ domestic and Trans-Tasman flights in real time
Rex Airlines live — Regional Express ZL flights across regional Australia

How to Track a Flight Live for Free

Open FlightTrack — Go to flighttrack.au in any modern web browser on your phone, tablet, or computer. No download or sign-up is required — the live map loads instantly.
Find your area — The map opens showing all live aircraft worldwide. Pinch to zoom, scroll to pan, or use the + / − buttons. Each coloured icon is a real aircraft updated every 5 seconds.
Click or tap an aircraft — Tap any aircraft icon to see its full details: airline, flight number, aircraft type, registration, altitude, speed, heading, climb rate, Mach, wind, temperature, origin, and destination.
Filter by aircraft type (optional) — Use the filter panel in the top-left to show only commercial flights, helicopters, private aircraft, or ground vehicles. Live counts update automatically.
Explore airports — Tap any airport marker to see live arrivals and departures for that airport, including flight numbers, operators, and aircraft types.

Where Is My Flight Right Now?

Use FlightTrack to see the live position of any flight in real time. Global ADS-B coverage spans all of Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the Pacific, North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America. Whether tracking Qantas QF1 Sydney to London, Singapore Airlines SQ221 into Melbourne, an Emirates A380 into Brisbane, or a local charter in the Northern Territory — find it in seconds on FlightTrack for free.

Flight Tracking Technology: How ADS-B Works

Modern aircraft broadcast their position via ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) every second. FlightTrack receives this data from a global network of ground receivers and satellites, processes it through our servers, and displays live aircraft positions on the map — refreshed every 5 seconds. Unlike radar, ADS-B is GPS-based and far more accurate, with position accuracy typically within 5–10 metres.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FlightTrack free to use?

Yes. FlightTrack is completely free with no subscription, no ads, and no sign-up required. You can flight track live aircraft worldwide at no cost, forever.

Does FlightRadar24 have a free version?

FlightRadar24 has a limited free tier, but detailed flight data, extended history, and advanced features require a paid subscription starting at around $12 AUD per month. FlightTrack provides all the same core real-time flight tracking features completely free, with no subscription and no account required.

How do I track a flight in real time for free?

Open FlightTrack at flighttrack.au — no download or sign-up needed. The map immediately shows thousands of live aircraft worldwide. Click any plane icon to see its callsign, altitude, speed, route, and more. The map updates every 5 seconds with fresh ADS-B data, completely free.

How often does the flight data update?

Aircraft positions update every 5 seconds in the browser. The server caches fresh ADS-B data for up to 10 seconds for performance.

What types of aircraft can I track on FlightTrack?

FlightTrack shows commercial airliners (blue), private jets and turboprops (amber), helicopters (cyan), military aircraft (purple), and ground service vehicles at airports (green) — any aircraft equipped with an ADS-B transponder. You can filter by category to see only commercial flights, helicopters, private aircraft, or ground traffic.

Do I need to download an app to use FlightTrack?

No download is needed. FlightTrack runs entirely in your web browser — open flighttrack.au on any device and the live map starts immediately. On mobile you can add it to your home screen as a Progressive Web App for a native-app-like experience.