Live Aircraft Tracker — Auckland

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

📡Open Auckland radar

About the Auckland airspace

AKL is Air New Zealand's primary hub and the gateway between Australasia and the South Pacific / Americas. The radar shows the carrier's 787-9 and 777-300ER fleet operating ultra-long-haul to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Vancouver, and Buenos Aires alongside trans-Tasman traffic.

Major airports near Auckland

Frequent operators over Auckland

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas, 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 Auckland?

The exact number depends on the time of day, weather, and operational tempo. Auckland 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 Auckland?

The dominant operators in the Auckland area include Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas, plus a long tail of regional, cargo, and international carriers. The radar identifies each flight by its callsign and registration.

Is the Auckland 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 Auckland?

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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