FlightAware needs you to be a part of our growing flight tracking network. Request a free FlightFeeder below and FlightAware will send you one if we need coverage in your area. If you already have ADS-B hardware, such as DVB-T stick, Mode-S Beast, etc., then find out about ways you can feed data to FlightAware today.

What is a FlightFeeder?

A FlightFeeder is a device which listens for radio signals from aircraft transponders and decodes them to determine aircraft positions. Aircraft data received by the FlightFeeder is available to you as an end user by directly accessing the device and is transmitted over the Internet to FlightAware. FlightAware uses this data to provide real-time flight tracking to the public on our web site. By collecting and analyzing the position data we are able to help airlines and operators improve efficiency and most importantly promote aviation safety.

What do I get in exchange for participating?

FlightFeeder hosts receive a number of free benefits:

FlightAware Enterprise Account access on flightaware.com which includes: 8 months of historical flight data Unlimited flight alerts Registration/tail numbers for airline/callsign flights Air traffic control callsigns Full screen maps withouth ads

Access to the FlightFeeder SkyAware web-based map showing all aircraft currently being received by your FlightFeeder. (SkyAware is available when accessed through the same local area network to which the FlightFeeder is connected.) Free multilateration results in SkyAware. This enables tracking of older aircraft that are not yet equipped with ADS-B but have a Mode S transponder.

Detailed statistics about the performance of your site, updated hourly, including your current rank among all other FlightAware data feeder sites.

Ability to see the aircraft positions to which your FlightFeeder contributed when viewing the flight track log on flightaware.com.

FlightAware t-shirt (may not be available in all countries).

ADS-B Network News monthly e-mail with flight tracking information and updates on new features from the FlightAware ADS-B team.

Free delivery of the FlightFeeder equipment. (Or reimbursement via Paypal if certain delivery fees cannot be prepaid in your country.)

What do I have to do?

As a FlightFeeder host, you will install an antenna in an open location with a clear view of the sky. The antenna is connected to an indoor FlightFeeder device and that device is connected to the Internet and electricity. FlightAware will provide you with the antenna, FlightFeeder and antenna cable at no cost.

How do I get started?

To volunteer to host a FlightFeeder, submit a request by providing your location via the form below. FlightFeeder requests are evaluated based on a variety of characteristics, including the proposed location. We will let you know via e-mail if your request is approved. If you are not approved, we will keep your information on file in case our needs change in the future. If you are not approved, there are still other ways you can participate in real-time flight tracking, such as by building your own PiAware device or using PlanePlotter on a Windows PC.