Live Aircraft Tracker — Detroit

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

📡Open Detroit radar

About the Detroit airspace

DTW is Delta's third-largest hub and a key transatlantic + transpacific gateway from the Midwest. The radar shows Delta's A330, A350, and 767 long-haul fleet alongside dense regional jet feeder traffic. Significant general aviation and corporate jet movements out of Oakland County and Willow Run.

Major airports near Detroit

Frequent operators over Detroit

Delta, 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 Detroit?

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

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

Is the Detroit 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 Detroit?

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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