ADS-B Exchange

API

Real-time & historical airborne aircraft data API

Overview

The ADS-B Exchange API provides access to real-time live flight tracking and historical ADS-B data for global airborne aircraft. Key endpoints include live flight feeds (position, altitude, speed, heading), historical flight path queries (by registration/flight number), and aircraft metadata (registration, type, operator, origin/destination). Responses are JSON-formatted for easy integration. Use cases: Flight tracking apps, air traffic pattern analysis, flight schedule verification, aviation research, and cargo/passenger logistics monitoring tools.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.adsbexchange.com/data/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON support
Real-time tracking
Historical data access
Global coverage
Aircraft metadata

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is ADS-B Exchange API free to use?

Yes, free tiers offer basic access; advanced features (extended historical data, higher rate limits) require paid subscriptions.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, an API key is needed for authenticated access to most endpoints, including historical data and higher rate limits.

? What is the response format?

The API primarily returns data in JSON format for seamless parsing and application integration.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Transportation

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Comprehensive global aircraft data
⊕ Combines real-time & historical feeds
⊕ Detailed aircraft info
⊕ Easy JSON integration

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited free tiers
⊖ Paid plans for advanced historical data
⊖ No SLA for basic access