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Flight Tracking APIs

Tracking a flight can mean following the aircraft or following the schedule. ADS-B Exchange is the paid option for real-time and historical positions from crowdsourced receivers. Aviationstack and AirLabs report live flight status, routes and positions worldwide, both with free tiers. For a single airport, Schiphol and Swedavia publish real-time arrivals and departures, with Swedavia adding security queue times.
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APIPricingAuthFormatFree tierStatus
ADS-B ExchangeReal-time and historical aircraft positions from a global crowdsourced ADS-B receiver network.
Transport & Travel › Flights
PaidAPI keyJSON—Untested
AirLabsAirport and airline lookup by IATA/ICAO code, plus live flight positions, schedules and routes.
Transport & Travel › Flights
FreemiumAPI keyJSON—Live
AviationstackLive and scheduled flight status, routes and airport/airline reference data worldwide.
Transport & Travel › Flights
FreemiumAPI keyJSON<100/dayLive
Schiphol Airport APIReal-time and scheduled arrivals, departures and flight status for Amsterdam Schiphol airport.
Transport & Travel › Flights
API keyJSON—Live
Swedavia AirportsReal-time flight arrivals and departures, facility info and security queue times at Swedish airports.
Transport & Travel › Flights
FreemiumAPI keyJSON100–1k/dayLive

Choosing a Flight Tracking API

Is there a free Flight Tracking API?

Yes. Aviationstack, AirLabs and Swedavia Airports have a free tier alongside paid plans.

Which Flight Tracking APIs work without an API key?

All of them need a key or account. Aviationstack, AirLabs and Swedavia Airports give one out free when you sign up.

Can I use Flight Tracking APIs in a commercial project?

Swedavia Airports permits commercial use. ADS-B Exchange restricts it, for example to non-commercial or attributed use, so read the terms first.

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