Can We See Military Aircraft on Flightradar24?

Military surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft

Aircraft involved in intelligence-gathering missions may also find their way onto Flightradar24, thanks to their ADS-B transponders. Their unique flight patterns or altitudes can hint at their military purpose.

Military training aircraft

Trainers, be it jets or helicopters, might show up on Flightradar24 when buzzing around designated training areas or military bases.

Now, let’s get into some nifty tricks to spot these elusive birds:

1. Watch out for unique ICAO24 codes and military registrations: They often provide the first hint of an aircraft’s military nature.
2. Listen for military-specific callsigns: Callsigns particular to their branch or unit can help differentiate military aircraft from civilian flights.
3. Analyze flight patterns and behaviours: Military aircraft might engage in low-level flying, air-to-air refuelling, or formation flying — a dead giveaway of military operations.

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