Live flights on your desk.
Right now.
PlaneTicker Desktop is a beautiful LED display that shows real-time aircraft flying over your location. Callsigns, altitude, speed, airlines, and flight routes.
No subscription. No app. Just plug in, set your location, and watch.
Real flight data · 64×32 LED pixels · Auto-cycling
That one. What is it, and where is it going?
PlaneTicker is a live aircraft tracker and ADS-B display board that shows the flights above your location in real time. Set any postcode or coordinates and watch the planes overhead, complete with callsign, altitude, speed, airline, and route, on a compact LED flight tracker display or free in your browser. No subscription, no app, and free flight data forever.
160×80mm
LED display
64×32
Pixel resolution
5-500km
Catchment range
115+
Airlines recognised
115+ airlines recognised automatically
PlaneTicker reads the callsign and names the carrier, in that airline's own brand colour, exactly as shown here.
See exactly what flies over you
Every aircraft in your area, displayed in real-time with full flight details.
Flight identifier like EZY45N
EZY45N
How far from you in km
3.2km
Height in feet or FL
FL340
Carrier in brand colours
easyJet
Climbing, descending, cruising
DESCENDING
Origin → destination
LHR → EDI
Ground speed in knots
430 kt
B738, A320, E190
A320
Setup in 3 minutes
No tools. No wiring. Just unbox and go.
Unbox & power on
Plug in via USB-C. Connect to the setup hotspot from your phone.
Set your location
Enter a postcode, city, or coordinates. Pick a radius from 5km to 500km.
Watch live flights
Aircraft appear instantly. Auto-cycles through callsigns, altitudes, and routes.
Packed with features
Everything an aviation enthusiast could want, in one small box.
Live ADS-B tracking
Real aircraft positions from the global ADS-B network. Updated every 5 seconds.
115+ airlines recognised
Automatic airline identification. Names displayed in brand colours.
Smart overhead scoring
Prioritises the closest, lowest aircraft heading toward you.
LED display + browser
Physical LED, full-screen browser, or shareable token link.
Works anywhere on Earth
Set coordinates and a radius from 5km to 500km.
WiFi setup in seconds
Power on, connect to hotspot, enter location. No app needed.
Flight phase detection
Climbing, descending, cruising, on approach. Colour-coded.
Route information
See where flights are going. Origin → Destination airport codes.
Free data forever
No subscription. No premium tier. Pay once, data for life.
PlaneTicker Desktop
A compact, beautifully-designed LED flight tracker that brings live flight data to your desk. The perfect gift for aviation enthusiasts, plane spotters, and anyone near a flight path.
Display
160 × 80 mm
Resolution
64 × 32 pixels
Pixel pitch
2.5 mm
Connectivity
WiFi 2.4GHz
Power
USB-C, 5V
Data refresh
Every 5 seconds
30-day money-back guarantee
What's in the box
Perfect for
PlaneTicker at a glance
- Price
- £99.99 one-time. Postage £4.99 in the UK, from £9.99 internationally
- Subscription
- None. Flight data is free for the life of the device
- Size
- 160 x 80 mm, 64 x 32 pixels at 2.5 mm pitch
- Data
- Live ADS-B from open receiver networks, refreshed every 5 seconds
- Range
- Anywhere on Earth, with a radius you set from 5 km to 500 km
- Setup
- Connect to its WiFi hotspot from your phone, about 3 minutes, no app
- Power
- USB-C at 5V, cable included
- Delivery
- Ships within 3 to 4 weeks, tracked
- Returns
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Try before buying
- The browser display at planeticker.com/demo is free, no signup
One purchase, or a subscription, or a project
All three show you aircraft. They ask very different things of you afterwards.
| PlaneTicker Desktop | Phone or web app | DIY Raspberry Pi build | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | £99.99 once | Free tier, paid subscriptions | Parts plus your time |
| Ongoing fees | None | Subscription for the good tiers | None |
| Always on, no interaction | |||
| Visible from across the room | Sometimes | ||
| Works out of the box | |||
| Assembly or maintenance | None | None | Ongoing |
| Global map and deep flight lookups | Sometimes | ||
| Receives signals itself, no internet needed |
PlaneTicker Desktop
- Cost
- £99.99 once
- Ongoing fees
- None
- Always on, no interaction
- Visible from across the room
- Works out of the box
- Assembly or maintenance
- None
- Global map and deep flight lookups
- Receives signals itself, no internet needed
Phone or web app
- Cost
- Free tier, paid subscriptions
- Ongoing fees
- Subscription for the good tiers
- Always on, no interaction
- Visible from across the room
- Works out of the box
- Assembly or maintenance
- None
- Global map and deep flight lookups
- Receives signals itself, no internet needed
DIY Raspberry Pi build
- Cost
- Parts plus your time
- Ongoing fees
- None
- Always on, no interaction
- Visible from across the room
- Sometimes
- Works out of the box
- Assembly or maintenance
- Ongoing
- Global map and deep flight lookups
- Sometimes
- Receives signals itself, no internet needed
Choose your experience
Start free in your browser, or get the LED display.
Browser Display
Free
forever
- Real-time tracking
- LED simulator
- Custom location
- Shareable link
- Up to 5 aircraft
PlaneTicker Desktop
£99.99
one-time, no subscription
30-day money-back guarantee
- 160×80mm RGB LED
- 64×32 pixels
- WiFi, USB-C
- Desktop stand
- Free data forever
- Auto-cycles flights
- Airline colours
- Flight phase
- Route info
- Free updates
PlaneTicker Wall
TBA
wall-mounted
- Larger LED panel
- Wall-mountable
- Multiple aircraft
- Premium enclosure
- Same free data
Try it without the risk
You are buying an object that has to earn its place on your desk. If it does not, you should not be stuck with it.
30 days to change your mind
Not for you? Send it back within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
No subscription, ever
Live flight data is free for the life of the device. There is no premium tier to upsell you to.
Free updates forever
New display modes and features arrive over the air, at no cost.
Designed and supported in the UK
Built by Rivoro Studio Ltd in Bristol, England. Company number 17226090.
Frequently asked questions
Something not covered? Ask us.
What is PlaneTicker?+
PlaneTicker is a real-time aircraft tracker that shows live ADS-B flight data for aircraft near your location on a compact LED display.
Is PlaneTicker free to use?+
The browser display is completely free. The PlaneTicker Desktop LED hardware is available to order at £99.99 with no subscription fees.
What does the display show?+
Callsign (cyan), distance (green), altitude (yellow), phase (colour-coded), airline (brand colours), route, and speed.
How big is it?+
160×80mm, roughly smartphone-sized. 64×32 pixels at 2.5mm pitch. Compact for any desk.
Is there a subscription fee?+
No. The flight data is completely free, forever. The £99.99 price covers the hardware only.
Where does the flight data come from?+
PlaneTicker uses open ADS-B data from community networks. Aircraft broadcast their position via ADS-B transponders.
Can I use it anywhere?+
Yes. Set any coordinates, 5-500km radius. Best coverage in Europe and North America.
How long does delivery take?+
Orders typically ship within 3-4 weeks. Your card is charged at checkout and you will receive tracking details by email.
Can I return it if I do not like it?+
Yes. Every order includes a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not happy, contact support and return it for a full refund.
Will there be a larger wall-mounted version?+
Yes! A larger wall-mounted PlaneTicker is in development. Join the waitlist to be the first to know.
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Order the PlaneTicker Desktop for £99.99 and get live aircraft data on your desk. Or try the free demo, no signup.