How live is FlightAware's tracking and status data? (
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The data displayed on FlightAware.com is typically 30 seconds to five minutes delayed from real time depending on the data source and government regulations. You can
contact us if you have a commercial need for real-time data.
How often does the data update or refresh? (
Back to top)Depending on the data source, updates are usually one to four times a minute. For transoceanic flights, it may be every couple hours while over water. For
registered members that are logged in, pages will receive more frequent updates.