Our categories include Passenger, Cargo, Military and Government, Business jets, and many more pre-made filters. To access them from our website, you should click the Filters button at the bottom of the screen. Then you can select between Categories and Custom tabs.

Excellent question! Filtering specifically for military aircraft on Flightradar24 requires a bit of know-how, as there isn’t a simple “Military Only” button. This is primarily because most military flights do not publicly broadcast their position.

Here’s a breakdown of how to find them, from easiest to most advanced:

1. Use the “U” Military Filter (The Easiest Method)

This is the most effective built-in tool. Flightradar24 uses the ICAO aircraft type designator “U” to categorize many military aircraft. On the Web/Desktop: Look for the filter icon (looks like a funnel) in the top-right corner. Click it, then under “Aircraft type,” type U (capital U) and select it. This will show only aircraft with a military type code. On the Mobile App: Tap the filter icon (funnel) at the top of the screen. Go to “Aircraft Type” and type U in the search bar. Select the “U” filter that appears.

What this shows: Aircraft like tankers (KC-135, KC-10, A330 MRTT), transports (C-17, C-130, A400M), patrol aircraft (P-8 Poseidon, E-3 AWACS), and some trainers. It often will NOT show fighter jets, bombers, or stealth aircraft as they typically do not broadcast public ADS-B signals.

2. Look for Specific Callsigns & Hex Codes

Military aircraft often use identifiable patterns: Callsigns: Look for calls