Tinfoil Pigeons
Tinfoil Pigeons is a web-based tool that provides a live radar view of aircraft flying overhead.
Our verdict
Who it's for
See live aircraft radar overhead, anywhere in the world, with a classic scope interface.
Who should look elsewhere
Origin/destination not always available for all flights (e.g., private jets, military)
Pros
- +Completely free to use with no hidden costs
- +No account or app download required for instant access
- +Unique and engaging retro radar scope interface
- +Provides detailed aircraft information
- +Global coverage for aircraft tracking
Cons
- −Origin/destination not always available for all flights (e.g., private jets, military)
- −Relies on ADS-B broadcasts, so some aircraft might not be visible if not broadcasting
- −Interface might be too simplistic for advanced plane-spotters needing more data points
Key features
- ✓Live aircraft radar display
- ✓Location input by postcode, town, city, or GPS
- ✓Interactive blips to view aircraft details (type, operator, registration, altitude, speed, heading, distance)
- ✓Adjustable radar range (10, 25, 50, 100 nautical miles)
- ✓Option to highlight or hide military aircraft
- ✓Toggleable labels for a clean scope view
- ✓Adjustable sweep speed (4, 8, 12 seconds)
- ✓Sonar ping for new aircraft entering scope
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Charge | — | month | Live radar of aircraft; Enter postcode, town, or city or use location; Tap blip to find out aircraft type, airline, registration, origin, and destination (when available) |