Tracking the private jet in Flight Aware app Enter an aircraft's tail number and click “Track Flight.” You can now track the aircraft on the map, with flight data on the right.

Yes, you can track many private flights on FlightAware in 2026, but with significant caveats related to privacy laws. Most private aircraft broadcast their location via ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast), which is captured by FlightAware’s global network of receivers. If you have a plane's tail number (e.g., "N123AB"), you can enter it into the search bar to see its real-time position, altitude, and flight history. However, many owners of private jets—including celebrities and corporations—opt into the FAA's LADD (Limiting Aircraft Data Displayed) or PIA (Privacy ICAO Address) programs. If an owner has requested privacy, FlightAware will honor that request by either hiding the flight entirely or displaying it as "Anonymous." In 2026, while FlightAware filters this data to comply with regulations, other "uncensored" platforms like ADS-B Exchange may still show the raw data of these flights, as they do not filter out blocked tail numbers, leading to ongoing debates about the balance between aviation safety and personal privacy.