Plane Finder
Live flight tracking with an augmented-reality view, for pointing a phone at whatever just went over the garden and naming it.
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How to get the most from it
Plane Finder sits in Flight & Ship Tracking under Wander, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful and mesmerising.
About this category: Aircraft, cargo ships, trains and satellites moving live on a map. Startling the first time you realise how much is in the air at once.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Getting something practical done
- Watching something hypnotic for a while
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Plane Finder: quick answers
Is Plane Finder free?
Yes. Plane Finder is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Plane Finder?
No. You can use Plane Finder without signing up for anything.
Does Plane Finder work on a phone?
Yes. Plane Finder works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Plane Finder safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Plane Finder take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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