Flightradar24 is a flight tracking service that makes it possible to track and follow live air traffic from all around the world.
Flightradar24 is also available on Android phones and tablets. There is a free and a pro app available.
The free app is very simple and should only be used to check coverage.
The pro app contains a lot more features and is updated regularly with new features.
Here are some features that are available in the pro version:
- View full aircraft info, route info and picture of the aircraft.
- View flight trails and callsigns directly on map.
- Possibility to show airline logos in connection with the aircraft.
- Aircraft moving in real time.
- Search for flights (flight numbers, callsigns and registrations).
- Emergency squawk notifications.
- Filters to view flights from just one airline.
- Augmented Reality (AR).
Latest version of Flightradar24 Pro is 3.6.1 and was released 2012-12-19. Download Flightradar24 Pro here: Flightradar24 Pro on Google Play
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
I have previously downloaded Flightradar24 Pro app and have changed phone or deleted the app by mistake, do I need to buy it again?
You can download an app an unlimited number of times if you use the same Google account that you used to buy the app first time. If you have bought any in-app-purchases before, after reinstallation please select "in-app-purchase" in menu to activate your past in-app purchases.
I have problems downloading Flightradar24 Pro app, can you help me?
The app is downloaded from Google Play, not from Flightradar24, so we cannot affect the download process. If you have problems downloading the app check your Internet connection, restart the phone and try to download again. You can find more information on Google Support pages
I don't have a credit card, is there any other way to buy the app?
Flightradar24 Pro is also available on Androidpit market where it can be bought with Paypal.
After a recent app update, the app is crash all the time, what should I do?
After a recent Android update, the app is crash all the time, what should I do?
I have bought the in-app-purchase, and it's not working, what should I do?
Please delete the app, including all shortcuts and icons, restart your phone and install the app again. If you have bought any in-app-purchases before, after reinstallation please select "in-app-purchase" in menu to activate your past in-app purchases. If that doesn't help please use this form to contact Flightradar24 support team by email or post a reply to this post here at the forum. Remember to include information about your phone/tablet model, Android version, app version and a comprehensive error description. You can also attach a screenshot of the problem to make troubleshooting easier.
Why do some aircraft have yellow and other orange color?
Yellow aircraft get their data from ADS-B receivers around the world, and are plotted in real time. Orange aircraft get their data from FAA and are delayed by about 5 minutes. You can read more about ADS-B and FAA on our ABOUT pages.
Why is aircraft XXX or flight YYY not visible?
Please read our HOW IT WORKS page and FAQ for information about how Flightradar24 works and what aircraft are visible.
Why is there now coverage in ZZZ?
Please read our HOW IT WORKS page and FAQ for information about how Flightradar24 works and information about coverage.
I have previously bought the app for iOS and now bought an Android phone, can I transfer my app?
Google Play market and Apple App Store are 2 completely different stores without any connection so it's not possible to transfer apps between different platforms.
Why is the Flightradar24 not working on my tablet?
Flightradar24 is built based on Google Maps API. Google apps for Android, such as YouTube, Google Maps and Navigation, Gmail, and so on are Google properties that are not part of Android, and are licensed separately. That means that a tablet that is not Google certified, will not have all necessary files that are needed by Flightradar24 to work (Google Maps API). Even if you hack the tablet and install Google Play and Google Maps, there are still files missing in the system and Flightradar24 will not work. If you want to be sure that you can run Flightradar24 on your tablet, make sure to buy a GOOGLE CERTIFIED unit from one of the major brands on the market.
What specifications do my phone/tablet need to have in order to run Flightradar24 app?
Flightradar24 needs at least a 320x480 screen and Android 2.2. For a smoother experience or in order to buy the in-app-purchase icons we recommend at least Android 2.3.x, at least 800 Mhz CPU and 512 MB RAM or more. In order to use the AR-view feature the phone/tablet needs to have a GPS, compass, gyroscope and camera on the back of the unit. There is no support for 240x320 screens or Android 2.1.
Why is not possible to update the app on my old Android phone?
In order to improve the app we have dropped support for older phones, when we released app version 3.3.0. From this app version, Android 2.1 and 320x240 screens are not supported any more. Users with an old phone can still use their current app, but they can't update the a newer app version or reinstall the app. According to statistics on Google Play, less than 1% of the FR24 users were still using Android 2.1 when we dropped support for these units.
Flightradar24 app is running very slow on my Android unit, what can I do to make it faster?
The map tiles are reloading all the time, what can I do to make it stop reloading?
Number of aircraft is increasing all the time on Flightradar24 which means that the app needs processor power and more memory to handle the increased amount data. If you have an old phone with a slow processor or low amount of RAM memory, there are some settings you can change to make the app run faster.
* Change "Plane movement" from "realtime" to "8 seconds"
* Remove "FAA data"
* Remove "Show ground traffic"
* Remove "Show airports"
* Remove "Show aircraft info"
You can also clear/flush memory in the phone/tablet before running Flightradar24 app. This can be done in "task manager" on the phone or by a special memory cleaning app. We recommend at least 250-500 MB free memory to run Flightradar24 to avoid reloading map tiles.
If you have any other questions or suggestions or if you want to report a problem with the Flightradar24 app please post a reply to this post here on the forum or use this form to contact Flightradar24 support team by email. Remember to include information about your phone/tablet model, Android version, app version and a comprehensive error description. You can also attach a screenshot of the problem to make troubleshooting easier.
Flightradar24 is also available on Android phones and tablets. There is a free and a pro app available.
The free app is very simple and should only be used to check coverage.
The pro app contains a lot more features and is updated regularly with new features.
Here are some features that are available in the pro version:
- View full aircraft info, route info and picture of the aircraft.
- View flight trails and callsigns directly on map.
- Possibility to show airline logos in connection with the aircraft.
- Aircraft moving in real time.
- Search for flights (flight numbers, callsigns and registrations).
- Emergency squawk notifications.
- Filters to view flights from just one airline.
- Augmented Reality (AR).
Latest version of Flightradar24 Pro is 3.6.1 and was released 2012-12-19. Download Flightradar24 Pro here: Flightradar24 Pro on Google Play
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
I have previously downloaded Flightradar24 Pro app and have changed phone or deleted the app by mistake, do I need to buy it again?
You can download an app an unlimited number of times if you use the same Google account that you used to buy the app first time. If you have bought any in-app-purchases before, after reinstallation please select "in-app-purchase" in menu to activate your past in-app purchases.
I have problems downloading Flightradar24 Pro app, can you help me?
The app is downloaded from Google Play, not from Flightradar24, so we cannot affect the download process. If you have problems downloading the app check your Internet connection, restart the phone and try to download again. You can find more information on Google Support pages
I don't have a credit card, is there any other way to buy the app?
Flightradar24 Pro is also available on Androidpit market where it can be bought with Paypal.
After a recent app update, the app is crash all the time, what should I do?
After a recent Android update, the app is crash all the time, what should I do?
I have bought the in-app-purchase, and it's not working, what should I do?
Please delete the app, including all shortcuts and icons, restart your phone and install the app again. If you have bought any in-app-purchases before, after reinstallation please select "in-app-purchase" in menu to activate your past in-app purchases. If that doesn't help please use this form to contact Flightradar24 support team by email or post a reply to this post here at the forum. Remember to include information about your phone/tablet model, Android version, app version and a comprehensive error description. You can also attach a screenshot of the problem to make troubleshooting easier.
Why do some aircraft have yellow and other orange color?
Yellow aircraft get their data from ADS-B receivers around the world, and are plotted in real time. Orange aircraft get their data from FAA and are delayed by about 5 minutes. You can read more about ADS-B and FAA on our ABOUT pages.
Why is aircraft XXX or flight YYY not visible?
Please read our HOW IT WORKS page and FAQ for information about how Flightradar24 works and what aircraft are visible.
Why is there now coverage in ZZZ?
Please read our HOW IT WORKS page and FAQ for information about how Flightradar24 works and information about coverage.
I have previously bought the app for iOS and now bought an Android phone, can I transfer my app?
Google Play market and Apple App Store are 2 completely different stores without any connection so it's not possible to transfer apps between different platforms.
Why is the Flightradar24 not working on my tablet?
Flightradar24 is built based on Google Maps API. Google apps for Android, such as YouTube, Google Maps and Navigation, Gmail, and so on are Google properties that are not part of Android, and are licensed separately. That means that a tablet that is not Google certified, will not have all necessary files that are needed by Flightradar24 to work (Google Maps API). Even if you hack the tablet and install Google Play and Google Maps, there are still files missing in the system and Flightradar24 will not work. If you want to be sure that you can run Flightradar24 on your tablet, make sure to buy a GOOGLE CERTIFIED unit from one of the major brands on the market.
What specifications do my phone/tablet need to have in order to run Flightradar24 app?
Flightradar24 needs at least a 320x480 screen and Android 2.2. For a smoother experience or in order to buy the in-app-purchase icons we recommend at least Android 2.3.x, at least 800 Mhz CPU and 512 MB RAM or more. In order to use the AR-view feature the phone/tablet needs to have a GPS, compass, gyroscope and camera on the back of the unit. There is no support for 240x320 screens or Android 2.1.
Why is not possible to update the app on my old Android phone?
In order to improve the app we have dropped support for older phones, when we released app version 3.3.0. From this app version, Android 2.1 and 320x240 screens are not supported any more. Users with an old phone can still use their current app, but they can't update the a newer app version or reinstall the app. According to statistics on Google Play, less than 1% of the FR24 users were still using Android 2.1 when we dropped support for these units.
Flightradar24 app is running very slow on my Android unit, what can I do to make it faster?
The map tiles are reloading all the time, what can I do to make it stop reloading?
Number of aircraft is increasing all the time on Flightradar24 which means that the app needs processor power and more memory to handle the increased amount data. If you have an old phone with a slow processor or low amount of RAM memory, there are some settings you can change to make the app run faster.
* Change "Plane movement" from "realtime" to "8 seconds"
* Remove "FAA data"
* Remove "Show ground traffic"
* Remove "Show airports"
* Remove "Show aircraft info"
You can also clear/flush memory in the phone/tablet before running Flightradar24 app. This can be done in "task manager" on the phone or by a special memory cleaning app. We recommend at least 250-500 MB free memory to run Flightradar24 to avoid reloading map tiles.
If you have any other questions or suggestions or if you want to report a problem with the Flightradar24 app please post a reply to this post here on the forum or use this form to contact Flightradar24 support team by email. Remember to include information about your phone/tablet model, Android version, app version and a comprehensive error description. You can also attach a screenshot of the problem to make troubleshooting easier.