Live Aircraft Tracker — Beijing

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

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About the Beijing airspace

Beijing is served by two major airports: PEK (Air China hub) and PKX (China Eastern and Southern). The radar shows Air China's 777-300ER, 787-9, and A350-900 long-haul fleet operating to Europe, North America, and Australia alongside the carrier's extensive domestic mainline.

Major airports near Beijing

Frequent operators over Beijing

Air China, China Eastern, Hainan, 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 Beijing?

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

The dominant operators in the Beijing area include Air China, China Eastern, Hainan, plus a long tail of regional, cargo, and international carriers. The radar identifies each flight by its callsign and registration.

Is the Beijing 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 Beijing?

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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