Resources

No gatekeeping here! Below are the primary sources, both official and unofficial, used to build the databases. While this list is not exhaustive, it represents the majority of the information used.

Live Flight Tracking

ADS-B Exchange

The world’s largest co-op of ADS-B/Mode S/MLAT feeders, and the world’s largest public source of unfiltered flight data.

EGXW Info Group

Military tracking and data collation site.

ADS-B.NL

Military aircraft tracking site.

LiveATC.net

Live air traffic control broadcasts from towers and radar facilities around the world.

live-military-mode-s.eu

Live military aircraft tracking site.

FlightAware

Real-time, historical, and predictive flight insights for the aviation industry.

Databases

Scramble

In-depth military databases and orders of battle from Dutch enthusiasts.

HELIS.COM

A collaborative project focused on helicopter-related information.

FAA Registry

The registration database for U.S. registered aircraft.

RadioReference

A complete frequency database and trunked radio system information.

CAA Registry

The registration database for U.K. registered aircraft.

AIRFRAMES.ORG

An online database of international aircraft registry and airline/operator data.

Documents, Publications & Blogs

EUROCONTROL Publications

An organization focused on safe and seamless air traffic management across Europe.

FAA Publications

Regulating all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S.

ICAO Doc 8643

Aircraft type designators used for air traffic services (ATS).

IATA Airline and Location Code Search

Official source for IATA airline and location codes.

Milcom Monitoring Post

A blog dedicated to military communications and shortwave intercepts.

Executive Services Directorate

US DOD branch responsible for dissemination and management of information.

Designation-Systems

Tracking military designations for aircraft, drones and missiles.