Live Flights Australia
Track every commercial, private, and military aircraft over Australia in real time — completely free. No sign-up, no subscription, no ads.
Track live flights now →Australia's Busiest Air Routes
Australia has some of the world's longest domestic air routes. The Sydney–Melbourne corridor (SYD–MEL) is one of the world's busiest, with over 50 flights per day operated by Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar. The Sydney–Perth (SYD–PER) and Melbourne–Perth (MEL–PER) routes are among the world's longest scheduled domestic flights, crossing the Nullarbor at 35,000 feet. FlightTrack shows every one of these flights live — callsign, aircraft type, altitude, speed, and route arc.
Track Australian Airlines Live
- ✈Qantas (QF) — All domestic and international routes, including QF1 Sydney–London
- ✈Virgin Australia (VA) — Domestic network plus holiday routes to Bali and Fiji
- ✈Jetstar (JQ) — Low-cost domestic routes and international to Asia and the Pacific
- ✈Rex — Regional Express (ZL) — Regional routes across NSW, Victoria, Queensland, SA, and WA
- ✈QantasLink (QF) — Turboprop services to remote communities and regional airports
- ✈Alliance Airlines (QQ) — Charter and FIFO routes serving mining and resource operations
International Routes to Australia
Australia is served by dozens of international carriers. Track Emirates A380s arriving into Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. Follow Singapore Airlines on the Singapore–Sydney and Singapore–Melbourne routes. Watch Cathay Pacific on the Hong Kong–Sydney and Hong Kong–Melbourne corridors. Qatar Airways, Air France, Lufthansa, United Airlines, and many more all operate long-haul routes into Australia's major gateway airports.
FlightTrack shows all of these in real time — the live map updates every 5 seconds with fresh ADS-B position data, so you can watch a Qantas A380 push back from the gate at Heathrow and track it all the way to Sydney.
Major Australian Airports
How ADS-B Works in Australia
CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) requires ADS-B transponders on all Australian-registered IFR aircraft and most commercial operators. ADS-B receivers — ground stations and satellites — pick up these signals and feed them into networks like ADSB.lol, which FlightTrack uses to display real-time positions. Coverage is excellent across eastern Australia and the major cities; coverage in remote outback areas and over the ocean relies more heavily on satellite-based ADS-B receivers.
Free Flight Tracking vs FlightRadar24
FlightRadar24 restricts route data, aircraft history, and advanced filters to paid subscribers (from ~$12 AUD/month). FlightTrack gives you the same real-time ADS-B flight tracking for free, forever — callsign, aircraft type, registration, altitude, speed, heading, climb rate, Mach number, origin, and destination. No subscription tier, no ad-supported free tier, no account required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FlightTrack free to use in Australia?
Yes — FlightTrack is completely free with no subscription, no ads, and no sign-up required. You can track live flights over Australia and worldwide at no cost, forever.
How often does Australian flight data update?
The browser refreshes aircraft positions every 5 seconds. The server caches fresh ADS-B data for up to 10 seconds, so positions may be up to 10 seconds behind live.
Does FlightTrack cover regional Australian routes?
Yes. FlightTrack covers all aircraft with ADS-B transponders, including Rex (ZL) regional routes, QantasLink turboprops, and small charter flights across remote areas of Australia.
Can I track Qantas flights for free?
Yes. All Qantas (QF), QantasLink (QF), and Jetstar (JQ) flights with active ADS-B transponders are visible in real time on FlightTrack — no subscription required.
Which Australian airports are covered?
All major Australian airports are shown, including Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE), Perth (PER), Adelaide (ADL), Cairns (CNS), Darwin (DRW), Hobart (HBA), Canberra (CBR), Townsville (TSV), and Sunshine Coast (MCY).
What is ADS-B and how accurate is it?
ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) is a GPS-based system where aircraft broadcast their position every second. Unlike radar, it is GPS-accurate — typically within 5–10 metres. All modern commercial aircraft in Australia are required to carry ADS-B transponders.
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