Live Aircraft Tracker — St. Louis

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

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About the St. Louis airspace

STL is Southwest's primary midcontinent base after the carrier inherited the TWA hub legacy. The radar shows Southwest's 737 fleet alongside Boeing Defense, Space & Security flight-test operations from the company's St. Louis plant — F/A-18 Super Hornet, F-15EX Eagle II, and T-7A Red Hawk pre-delivery flights are a regular feature.

Major airports near St. Louis

Frequent operators over St. Louis

Southwest, American Airlines, Delta, 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 St. Louis?

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

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

Is the St. Louis 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 St. Louis?

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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