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 30 seconds with fresh ADS-B data, completely free.

How often does the flight data update?

The browser refreshes aircraft positions every 10 seconds. The server fetches and caches fresh ADS-B data for up to 30 seconds, so positions may be up to 30 seconds behind live.

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.

Airlines

Track live flights for 24 major airlines on FlightTrack. All data is real-time ADS-B — free, no sign-up.

Australian Airlines6

Qantas Airways

QF · Australia

Australia's flag carrier, operating international long-haul routes and domestic trunk routes. One of the world's oldest airlines.

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Virgin Australia

VA · Australia

Australia's second-largest airline, operating domestic routes and select international services to Bali and the Pacific.

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Jetstar Airways

JQ · Australia

Qantas's low-cost subsidiary, operating domestic routes and international services to Asia, Japan, and the Pacific.

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Rex — Regional Express

ZL · Australia

Australia's largest regional airline, serving over 60 destinations across NSW, Victoria, Queensland, SA, and WA.

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Alliance Airlines

QQ · Australia

Queensland-based carrier specialising in FIFO charter services for the resources industry and wet lease operations.

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Bonza

AB · Australia

Australian ultra-low-cost carrier connecting regional cities directly, bypassing capital city hubs.

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New Zealand Airlines1

Air New Zealand

NZ · New Zealand

New Zealand's national carrier, operating domestic routes across NZ and international long-haul services to Australia, Asia, the Pacific, UK, and North America.

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Asia-Pacific Airlines9

Singapore Airlines

SQ · Singapore

One of the world's leading airlines, operating major routes between Singapore and Australia via SYD, MEL, BNE, PER, and ADL.

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Cathay Pacific

CX · Hong Kong

Hong Kong's flag carrier, operating routes to Sydney and Melbourne via Hong Kong hub.

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Malaysian Airlines

MH · Malaysia

Malaysia's national carrier, connecting Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.

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AirAsia

AK · Malaysia

Southeast Asia's largest low-cost carrier, connecting Australian cities to Kuala Lumpur and beyond.

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Garuda Indonesia

GA · Indonesia

Indonesia's flag carrier, operating routes between Indonesian cities and Australian destinations.

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Japan Airlines

JL · Japan

Japan's largest airline, operating Tokyo–Sydney and Tokyo–Melbourne routes.

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ANA

NH · Japan

All Nippon Airways, Japan's second-largest carrier, serving Australian destinations from Tokyo.

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Korean Air

KE · South Korea

South Korea's flag carrier, connecting Seoul Incheon to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

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China Southern

CZ · China

China's largest carrier, operating routes from Guangzhou to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

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Middle East Airlines3

Emirates

EK · UAE

Dubai-based mega-carrier operating A380 and 777 services to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide — often the largest aircraft in Australian skies.

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