Do military planes show on FlightAware?

Why do military planes not show up on flight radar? The main reason is that they want to protect their security and avoid detection by potential enemies. Military planes often fly on classified missions or sensitive areas that require stealth and secrecy.



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Aircraft located using satellite data are coloured blue on the map, and yellow if located by terrestrial receivers.

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If an aircraft you are looking for is not visible on Flightradar24 it either does not have a compatible transponder or it's out of Flightradar24 coverage. Please visit our FAQ to find answers to frequently asked questions about Flightradar24.

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