Live Aircraft Tracker — Atlanta

Free real-time radar showing every airliner, military jet, helicopter, and private plane within 50 nautical miles of Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Powered by the volunteer-run ADS-B network, no signup, your position never leaves your browser.

📡Open Atlanta radar

About the Atlanta airspace

ATL is the busiest passenger airport in the world by movements, almost entirely a Delta hub. The radar over Atlanta is dominated by Delta's domestic feeder plus a steady stream of transatlantic long-haul — the typical eastbound European departure tracks just north of the city.

Major airports near Atlanta

Frequent operators over Atlanta

Delta, Southwest, Spirit, plus a long tail of regional, cargo, and international carriers. Every detected aircraft links to its full reference page in our 5,400+ vehicle gallery — tap a marker to see specs, photos, operators, and history for that aircraft type.

Frequently asked questions

How many aircraft are usually overhead in Atlanta?

The exact number depends on the time of day, weather, and operational tempo. Atlanta typically sees a steady mix of airline, military, and general-aviation traffic. Tap the green CTA above to see what is in the air right now.

Which airlines fly over Atlanta?

The dominant operators in the Atlanta area include Delta, Southwest, Spirit, plus a long tail of regional, cargo, and international carriers. The radar identifies each flight by its callsign and registration.

Is the Atlanta aircraft radar free?

Yes — completely free with no signup or paywall. Your location is requested in the browser only to centre the radar; it is never sent to our servers.

How accurate is the live aircraft data over Atlanta?

Aircraft positions come directly from ADS-B transponder broadcasts received by the volunteer-run ADSB.lol and adsb.fi feeder networks. Positions refresh every 10 seconds; between refreshes, markers are dead-reckoned forward from each aircraft's heading and ground speed.

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