Like FlightAware, some airlines let travelers track inbound flights on their websites and apps, too. Usually, you'll find a link that states incoming flight or, where is this aircraft coming from? Some airlines require you to be booked on the flight to receive this information.

Yes, you can track your incoming aircraft in 2026 using apps like Flighty, FlightAware, or Flightradar24. In the Flighty app (a traveler favorite in 2026), there is a feature specifically called "Where's My Plane?" which tracks the physical aircraft's tail number for up to 25 hours before your flight. This is incredibly useful because your flight might be listed as "On Time," but if you see that your designated plane is currently stuck in a snowstorm three cities away, you can predict a delay long before the airline officially announces it. You can also do this manually on the airline's own app (like United or Delta) by clicking on "Flight Status" and looking for the "Inbound Flight" link. This transparency allows you to see if the aircraft is currently in the air, if it has landed, or if it is experiencing a "ground hold" at its previous gate, giving you a significant head start on making alternative travel arrangements if things look grim.