Live Aircraft Tracker — Frankfurt

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

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About the Frankfurt airspace

FRA is Lufthansa's primary hub and one of Europe's largest cargo gateways. The radar regularly shows the full Lufthansa long-haul fleet — A380, A350-900, 747-8I, 777-300ER, and A330 — alongside heavy intra-European and freighter operations from Cargolux, AirBridgeCargo, and FedEx.

Major airports near Frankfurt

Frequent operators over Frankfurt

Lufthansa, Condor, Discover Airlines, 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 Frankfurt?

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

The dominant operators in the Frankfurt area include Lufthansa, Condor, Discover Airlines, plus a long tail of regional, cargo, and international carriers. The radar identifies each flight by its callsign and registration.

Is the Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt?

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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