How reliable is the tracking sources?

The information sent through is confirmed aircraft placement only. All the tracking information shown on Flight Watch is confirmed placement, meaning there is no prediction or guess work on your aircraft location.

How do you track an aircraft?

Flight Watch focuses on the ADS-B frequency and will track any aircraft installed with ADS-B out.
Sources are at least 1 of the below (if available):

• ADSB-AS (Air Support’s own ADSB antenna network)
• ADSB-ASN (Air Support’s new generation ADSB antenna network)
• ADSB-AX (Data from worldwide cooperators)
• SATCOM
• EuroControl
• ADSB-FA (Satellite / Space based Tracking)

What is the main source of tracking information?

Air Support has our own ADS-B antennas sent out through the world and is adding to this network daily. This is automatically included when subscribing to Flight Watch.

Besides relying on terrestrial ADS-B data feeds via our own aviation-grade ADS-B network, it is also supported by an array of other well-known data sources, including satellite-based ADS-B, ACARS, various SATCOM connectivity services, third-party AC-mounted tracking devices & governmental data sets like Eurocontrol etc.
Whichever ADS-B data feeds you want is up to you. The freedom of choice not only enables you to customize your setup of OpsControl / Flight Watch to match your exact operational requirements but also lets you scale your flight tracking solution as your requirements may change over time.

What if I don’t have ADS-B, can I still get tracking?

If you don’t have ADS-B, then your flight will be tracked via MLAT or EuroControl, though this isn’t as consistent or as accurate as ADS-B tracking.

How easy is it to integrate with other tracking sources?

Air Support is already able to integrate with several tracking sources. Let us know who you want to work with, and we will see how we can make it happen.