PlanesFYI - 3D Flight Tracker
Live 3D Flight Tracker & Radar
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Track live flights on an immersive 3D map. See real-time aircraft, airport runways, weather, and more — built by pilots.
Planes.fyi is the free 3D flight tracker that puts you right on the runway — now on iPhone and Apple Watch.
Watch live aircraft move across a stunning 3D satellite map with real airport layouts, runways, and terrain. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, a student pilot, or just curious about the plane flying over your house — planes.fyi gives you the most immersive way to explore the sky.
LIVE 3D FLIGHT TRACKING
See real-time aircraft positions on a beautiful 3D map. Tap any plane to see its callsign, aircraft type, altitude, speed, heading, and registration. View aircraft photos, detailed specs, and interactive 3D models.
RADAR
Track aircraft around you with a live compass-based radar. Pinch to zoom from 100 feet to 25 nautical miles. Tap any contact to see its full flight details, route, and aircraft info.
FLIGHT SEARCH
Look up any active flight by callsign, registration, or flight number. See live status, route progress, and aircraft details.
AIRPORT MAPS & DATA
Explore airports worldwide with 3D satellite views, runway layouts, and taxiway geometry. See which runways are actively in use, check METAR and TAF weather reports, and browse airport frequencies.
FIND WHAT'S OVERHEAD
Discover which aircraft are flying above your current location. Perfect for plane spotting from your backyard.
SEARCH & DISCOVER
Search airports by name, ICAO code, IATA code, or city. Save your favorites and quickly access recently viewed airports. Browse a full directory of aircraft types with specs and 3D models.
APPLE WATCH
Track flights from your wrist. The watch app features a live radar and an Identify mode — raise your wrist toward the sky and planes.fyi uses motion sensors to match the aircraft you're pointing at. See callsign, type, altitude, route, and photos right on your watch.
BUILT BY PILOTS
planes.fyi is built by pilots who believe flight tracking should be beautiful and intuitive.
Ratings & Reviews
The developer, Radical Sloth, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Radical Sloth Inc.
- Size
- 39.7 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later. - Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 10.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Radical Sloth