See the latest from the FlightAware ADS-B Network, a community of aviation enthusiasts hosting a network of over 34,000 receivers in almost 200 countries and on all seven continents. If you're interested in joining or adding to our network, you can learn more about hosting a receiver here, or use the link below to check out our PiAware kits, which make it easy to get started.
We wanted to share some modernization work that the FlightAware team has been busy with along with showcasing our featured host PiAware host for September.
New FlightAware Airport Map Experience
The FlightAware team has been working to modernize the FlightAware website that you all know and love, beginning with all new airport surface maps. While the updates are currently in Beta, you can explore the new airport map experience now.
As a host in the FlightAware ADS-B network, you play an important role in powering these maps. If you can enhance coverage at an airport, please apply or a refer someone to apply for a FlightFeeder and reference the September ADS-B newsletter.
Featured Host of the Month
This month’s featured host is karman85. He joined the FlightAware network as a PiAware host in October 2023. He shared his impressive custom-built setup overlooking Valencia, Spain and is currently ranked in the top 15 best performing receivers in the country.
| His setup consists of several SDR tuners and a 1090 MHz cavity filter. It’s powered by 802.3 at power over ethernet and a PoE hat on a Raspberry Pi. Contains a Stratum 1 GPS time server all enclosed in a custom built metal outdoor enclosure. | The antenna is located on top of a 7 story building and has a 360 degree view of Valencia, Spain and a view of Valencia Airport (LEVC). |
Would you like to be featured in our monthly newsletter?
Share your photos and a short story with us at adsbsocial@flightaware.com. We’ll pick out a few of the best ones to feature each month to share with the FlightAware community. We also welcome any topics you’re interested in reading about in our newsletter.
Set your ADS-B Alerts
As a reminder, you can be notified via email or iOS whenever your receivers need your attention. Events such as your receiver going offline, your receiver suddenly stops sending flight data to FlightAware, or your receiver recently rebooted are supported. We encourage you to keep your receivers online and be quick to respond to issues in order to keep the ADS-B network healthy.
Visit your notification settings on the FlightAware website or in the iOS app to configure your alerts User Account Management - FlightAware
Help increase our coverage!
Our ADS-B network spans across 194 countries on all 7 continents thanks to you all. Our goal is to expand our terrestrial ADS-B coverage across the entire world, especially around airports to improve our surface coverage. If you or someone you know has connections to airports and FBO’s or live in areas where we lack coverage, we’d love to send you a FlightFeeder! You can apply for one here. If we already have coverage in your area, you can still contribute to FlightAware by building your own PiAware. It’s a fun little weekend project!
Click the link below to visit the ADS-B Flight Tracking discussion forum on our website, or follow us on social media to stay up to date with the latest news!