Airplanes.live displays aircraft tracking data, including routes, altitude and speed when available.
ADS-B Exchange
ADS-B Exchange displays live aircraft tracking and flight history using ADS-B and related aircraft data.
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ADS-B Exchange displays live aircraft tracking and flight history using ADS-B and related aircraft data. It shows details such as registration, aircraft type, altitude, speed, position, heading, and signal information, with search, filters, selectable units, history playback, and KML export.
Detail is limited for some contacts: dynamic or non-ICAO hex IDs cannot be linked to a type or registration, MLAT requires a Mode S transponder and reception by 4 receivers, and history is not available for some aircraft. Listed UAV data is Part 107.
Key features
- Live aircraft tracking with registration, type, altitude, speed and position
- Flight activity history with playback at multiple speeds
- Detailed Mode S data for altitude, speed, heading and signal metrics
- KML export of flight track data
- Switchable aeronautical, metric and imperial units
- Filters and search to find specific aircraft
Best for: People who want to follow live aircraft positions and review past flight activity.
Good for
- Shows live position plus altitude, speed, heading and signal data
- Includes flight history playback and KML export
- Offers aeronautical, metric and imperial unit options
Watch out for
- History is not available for some aircraft
- Some dynamic hex IDs cannot be linked to type or registration
- MLAT requires a Mode S transponder and reception by 4 receivers
ADS-B Exchange at a glance
- Website
- globe.adsbexchange.com
- Category
- Travel & Maps › Travel Planning
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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ADS-B Exchange FAQ
What is needed for MLAT to show a contact?
The contact must have a Mode S transponder and be received by 4 receivers.
Why do some contacts lack type or registration?
Some hex IDs are dynamic and can't be connected to a type or registration, including anonymized MLAT results and ATC contact broadcasts.
What UAV data is included?
UAV data shown is Part 107.
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