Military aircraft tracker

Wingwait's Mil mode shows every military aircraft currently broadcasting ADS-B, worldwide, on one live map — C-17s crossing the Atlantic, tanker tracks over the North Sea, maritime patrols, trainers and fast jets. Aircraft are drawn in olive, fighters get their own delta-wing symbol, and heavies like the C-5 and A400M render larger, just like the big trackers.

How it works

Military aircraft with their transponders on broadcast position like any other traffic. Volunteer-run receiver networks pool those signals, and their databases flag military airframes. Wingwait reads a dedicated worldwide military feed — so unlike a normal map view, you're not limited to what's overhead; you see the entire picture at once.

Why can't I see every military flight?

Aircraft on sensitive taskings often disable ADS-B or broadcast without position. What you see is what's willingly transmitting — which is still a surprising amount, every day. Coverage also depends on volunteer receivers being in range, so remote ocean gaps happen.

Tip: pair Mil mode with the ⚠ bell and Wingwait will notify you when any aircraft — military or civil — declares an emergency.