Takeoff & reappear
The first fresh ADS-B contact in the air — whether it just rotated off the runway or popped back up after a coverage gap.
✈️ ADS-B alerts on Telegram
Know the instant
your aircraft fly.
FlightPing watches the exact aircraft you care about on free ADS-B networks and pings you on Telegram the moment they take off, land, or lose signal — with a map of where they are.
Free for up to 5 aircraft · 30-day Pro trial · no app to install
Up and running in under a minute
No downloads, no accounts to create. If you have Telegram, you're ready.
1
Open the bot
Tap Start in @FlightPingAppBot and open the Mini App. Everything lives there — the chat stays clean for alerts only.
2
Add your aircraft
Search by registration (G-ABCD), callsign (BAW123), or ICAO hex (4CA1FB) — or pick from curated Suggestions.
3
Get pinged
FlightPing polls open ADS-B data and messages you the second your aircraft change state — with a map when position is known.
Three alerts that actually matter
Tuned to avoid noise. Parked aircraft going quiet won't spam you.
Landed & first seen
First sight on the ground, including smart landing inference when an aircraft goes dark low and slow on approach.
Went quiet mid-air
ADS-B drops out after the aircraft was airborne — useful for spotting handoffs, range edges, or transponder-off moments.
Built for spotters and pros
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Maps on every alert
OpenStreetMap snapshot centered on the reported position, with adjustable zoom.
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Find any aircraft
Resolve by registration, callsign, or Mode S hex from FlightRadar24 or ADS-B Exchange.
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Curated suggestions
One tap to follow icons like the Red Arrows, Air Force One, and Battle of Britain warbirds.
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Quiet hours
Mute overnight so you never get buzzed at 3am for a long-haul departure.
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Pause & rename
Silence any aircraft or give it a friendly name — all from the watchlist.
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Privacy first
No analytics. Your watchlist stays in your operator's own database.
Famous aircraft, one tap away
Start with curated icons, then add your own.
🔴 Red Arrows
🇺🇸 Air Force One
🪖 Avro Lancaster
🛩️ Spitfire
⚔️ Hurricane
✈️ Air Force Two
Simple, fair pricing
Pay yearly in your local currency via Telegram Stars. New users get a 30-day Pro trial.
Free
Free
forever
- Track up to 5 aircraft
- All three alert types
- Maps & quiet hours
Most popular
Pro
≈ £7.99750 ⭐
per year
- Track up to 100 aircraft
- Everything in Plus
- 30-day trial included
Plus
≈ £3.99350 ⭐
per year
- Track up to 25 aircraft
- All three alert types
- Maps & quiet hours
Paid yearly with Telegram Stars in the app. Local amounts are approximate store prices; your charge is always in ⭐. Upgrade from Plus to Pro any time and keep your expiry date.
Frequently asked
What is FlightPing?
A Telegram bot that watches the specific aircraft you choose on free ADS-B networks and alerts you the moment they take off, land, or lose signal — optionally with a map.
How do I add an aircraft?
Open the Mini App and search by registration (G-ABCD), callsign (BAW123), or 6-character ICAO hex (4CA1FB). Or pick one from the curated Suggestions list.
Where do I find an aircraft's hex code?
On FlightRadar24 open an aircraft and copy its Mode S code, or click a plane on the ADS-B Exchange globe and copy its ICAO hex.
Is it really free?
Yes — the Free plan tracks 5 aircraft and new users get a 30-day Pro trial. Plus (~£3.99 / 350 ⭐ per year) and Pro (~£7.99 / 750 ⭐ per year) unlock more aircraft; you pay in Telegram Stars at checkout (local price varies by region).
Does FlightPing track my personal data?
No analytics. Your watchlist stays in the operator's own database. At runtime FlightPing only talks to Telegram, open ADS-B APIs, and OpenStreetMap tiles.
Why didn't I get an alert for a military or warbird flight?
Many military and historic aircraft only broadcast ADS-B intermittently — often just during displays or transits — so they're quiet much of the time. That's expected, and part of the thrill when they do appear.
Never miss a departure again.
Add your first aircraft in under a minute.
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