Live Aircraft Tracker — Hong Kong

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

📡Open Hong Kong radar

About the Hong Kong airspace

HKG sits on a reclaimed island off Lantau and is Cathay Pacific's home base. The radar over the Pearl River Delta is one of the densest in Asia — Cathay, HK Express, and the major mainland Chinese carriers all converge here, with constant cross-border helicopter traffic to Macau and Shenzhen.

Major airports near Hong Kong

Frequent operators over Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?

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

The dominant operators in the Hong Kong area include Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines, plus a long tail of regional, cargo, and international carriers. The radar identifies each flight by its callsign and registration.

Is the Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?

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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