VFR flight tracking is supported but is subject to the availability of a position source such as radar or ADS-B data. Origin, destination, departure, arrival, and flight plan data may not be available.

In 2026, Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flight plans do not typically appear on FlightAware in the same way that Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) plans do. While IFR plans are integrated into the FAA's National Airspace System and automatically shared with tracking services, VFR flight plans are primarily used for search and rescue purposes and are held by Flight Service Stations. However, if a VFR aircraft is equipped with ADS-B Out—which is now standard for most controlled airspace—FlightAware can still track the aircraft's physical position in real-time. In these cases, you might see the flight track on the map, but the "Flight Plan" data (like intended destination or route) will often be listed as "VFR" or remain blank. Some pilots also use "Flight Following" (radar services), which can occasionally trigger more detailed tracking data, but a filed VFR plan itself remains a private safety document rather than a public tracking record.