Travel With Your Loved Ones From Anywhere:
3 Simple Ways to Track Any Flight in Real Time
A new way to stay connected, stay informed, and stay close—no matter where the people you love are in the sky.
By: Ashutosh Karnatak | November 26, 2025
If you’ve ever watched your own flight crawl across the seat-back map on a long trip, you know the comfort of seeing exactly where you are, how high you’re flying, and how much farther you have to go. Now imagine having that same real-time experience—not just for your flight, but for anyone’s flight in the world.
With AirSpaceTracker’s newest feature, you can now follow any flight live, in 3D, from takeoff to landing. Whether you’re keeping tabs on a partner heading home, checking on a child’s overseas journey, or simply exploring the global sky, you can travel with the people you care about—right from the palm of your hand.
Below are three simple ways to track any flight instantly, followed by a short guide
to help you customize alerts, personalize your view, and share flights with friends and family.
3 Simple Ways to Track Any Flight — in Real Time
These three options map exactly to how flight tracking works inside the app. Just choose whichever fits your moment.
Option 1 — Track Flights Using Go To (Best for Known Flight Numbers)
The fastest and most precise way to follow a loved one’s journey.
How it works:
- Tap Go To in the top-left navigation bar.
- Select Search by Airline.
- Enter the airline name + flight number.
- Tap Action → View to open the live 3D map.
- Tap the Bell Icon to receive live alerts.
You’ll instantly see:
- Real-time position
- Altitude and speed
- Route progress
- Departure and arrival status
Option 2 — Track Flights Already in the Air (Best for Mid-Flight Updates)
Perfect when someone took off early or you didn’t catch the flight number on time.
How it works:
- Tap the Alerts icon.
- Enter the airline + flight number.
- Tap Alert ON to enable notifications.
- Tap Action → View to see the flight live.
This is ideal for:
- Takeoff and landing notifications
- En route updates
- Quick mid-flight check-ins
Option 3 — Track Flights Directly From Live Air Traffic (Best for Discovery)
Zoom anywhere on the map and explore flights across the world—just like a personal radar.
How it works:
- Zoom into your location or any region.
- Tap a Flight Bubble to reveal details.
- Tap alert icon to start following instantly.
You’ll get full information on:
- Airline + flight number
- Live global trajectory
- Flight status and position
3 Additional Tips to Get the Most Out of Live Flight Tracking
These next three steps help you fine-tune your tracking experience and make it even easier to follow the people you care about.
Turn On Flight Alerts & Notifications
Get instant updates the moment anything happens
You’ll receive:
- Takeoff
- Landing
- Delays
- Schedule changes
- Arrival confirmations
Just tap the Bell Icon anytime you’re viewing a flight, and ensure phone notifications are enabled.
Share a Flight With Friends & Family
The easiest way to keep everyone connected.
How it works:
- Tap Action → Share in the Flight Details panel.
- Choose tex, email, WhatsApp, or any messaging app.
- Send the link—recipients will see the same live flight instantly.
Great for:
- Coordinating airport pickup
- Keeping family updated
- Sharing exciting journeys
- Following a group’s flights at once
Personalize Your View (Settings & Customization)
Head to Settings → Notifications & Alerts to customize:
- Which events trigger alerts
- How notifications appear (silent, push, banner)
- Tracking duration after landing
- 2D vs. 3D map view
- Show/hide bubbles, labels, and more
Perfect for making the experience feel exactly how you like to monitor the sky.