Live Aircraft Tracker — Shanghai

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

📡Open Shanghai radar

About the Shanghai airspace

PVG is China Eastern Airlines' primary hub and the busiest international airport in China by passenger traffic. The radar shows the carrier's 777-300ER and A350-900 fleet operating long-haul to Europe, the Americas, and Oceania. SHA handles primarily domestic operations.

Major airports near Shanghai

Frequent operators over Shanghai

China Eastern, Spring Airlines, Juneyao, 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 Shanghai?

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

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

Is the Shanghai 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 Shanghai?

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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