Aircraft History & Research
Detailed histories of Australian airliners including registration changes, operators, delivery dates, and ferry routes.
Global aircraft database with photos, fleet lists, operator histories, and current registrations.
Aircraft Registers
Official Australian civil aircraft register — search VH-registered aircraft by registration or owner.
Official US N-registered aircraft register maintained by the Federal Aviation Administration.
European Union Aviation Safety Agency — aircraft type certificates, airworthiness directives, and registration guidance.
Official Irish EI-registered aircraft register maintained by the IAA.
Official UK G-registered aircraft register maintained by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Official M-registered aircraft register — widely used by leasing companies worldwide.
Flight Tracking
Real-time flight tracking using ADS-B data. Search by registration, hex code, route, or airline.
Unfiltered ADS-B flight tracker — includes military, government, and other aircraft omitted from commercial trackers.
Open-source ADS-B network with historical flight data, live tracking, and a public API for researchers.
Weather & NOTAMs
Bureau of Meteorology aviation weather — TAFs, METARs, SIGMETs, and area forecasts for Australian airspace.
US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration aviation weather service — METARs, TAFs, PIREPs, and SIGMETs.
National Aeronautical Information Processing System — Australian NOTAMs, briefings, and flight plan lodgement.
Free online flight planning with sectional charts, IFR enroute charts, NOTAMs, and weather overlays.
Airports
Live arrivals and departures for Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
Bankstown Airport — one of Australia's busiest general aviation airports.
Newcastle Airport at RAAF Base Williamtown — civil and military operations.
Spotting & Photography
One of the world's largest aircraft photography databases — search by registration, airline, airport, or type.
Large community photo database and aviation discussion forums covering airlines, airports, and aircraft types worldwide.