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Live positions from adsb.lol (open data, ODbL), for aircraft that broadcast publicly. Not for navigation.
Tap the button to see the military aircraft broadcasting within 150 miles of you right now: what each one is, how high and fast it’s flying, and which way it’s headed. Cargo planes, tankers, patrol planes and helicopters usually show up. Fighter jets often don’t, because many military flights don’t broadcast their position publicly.
Veterans Day flyovers: Wednesday, November 11
On Veterans Day, military units, often Air National Guard wings, fly over ceremonies, parades, cemeteries and stadiums across the country. Flyover times and routes are usually announced a few days ahead by the unit itself and by local news, so check your local Guard wing’s social media that week. Flyovers are timed to the second and last only moments, so be outside a few minutes early. Many fighter flyovers won’t appear on this page or any public tracker; cargo planes and helicopters are more likely to.
How to find out if there’s a flyover near you
Your state’s Air National Guard wing
Most Veterans Day flyovers are flown by Air National Guard units, and they usually post the schedule (towns and times) on their Facebook or X pages a day or two before.
Local news and city pages
TV stations and city or county websites list ceremonies and parades that include a flyover, often with the expected time.
Stadiums and big events
NFL and college games near Veterans Day often open with a flyover right at the end of the national anthem.
Use the live list above
Check this page a few minutes before an announced time. Cargo planes and helicopters usually show up; fighter jets often don’t broadcast their position, so you may hear them before you can see them anywhere online.
Why military planes fly over neighborhoods
Training
Crews practice takeoffs, landings and low-level flying near their bases and along set training routes, sometimes in formation.
Cargo and transport
Planes like the C-17 Globemaster III and C-130 Hercules move people and equipment between bases every day. Air Force cargo flights often use the callsign “Reach.”
Air refueling
Tankers like the KC-135 Stratotanker fly long racetrack-shaped loops while they refuel other aircraft, which can look like circling.
Coast Guard and Navy patrols
Along the coasts, Coast Guard planes and helicopters patrol for search and rescue, and Navy P-8 Poseidons train over the water.
Flyovers
Formations fly over sporting events, holiday ceremonies, parades and military funerals.
Why you might not see them here
This page shows aircraft that broadcast their position publicly, using free open data. Many military flights, especially fighter jets and sensitive missions, don’t. If you hear jets but see nothing here, that’s the likely reason.
Thank the controllers
Military and civilian controllers work side by side to keep military flights safely separated from airliners and small planes. The live list shows which tower and center are watching your area. Leave them a free thank-you.
Common questions
Is there a military flyover near me today?
Flyovers are announced by the military unit and local news, usually a few days before an event. This page shows the military aircraft broadcasting near you right now. Many fighter flyovers don’t broadcast their position, so they may not appear until you hear them.
When are the Veterans Day flyovers in 2026?
Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Flyover times are set by each unit and announced locally in the days before. Check your local Air National Guard wing and local news that week.
How can I track military planes for free?
This page shows military aircraft broadcasting within 150 miles of you, using free open data. Tap “See its path” to follow one on a free public map.
Why are military planes flying low over my house?
Most often it’s training near a base, practice approaches at a nearby airport, or helicopters on a low-level training route. Flyovers for events also fly low for a few moments.
Why is a military plane circling?
Tankers fly long loops while refueling other aircraft, patrol planes circle over an area they’re watching, and training flights repeat patterns near bases.
Why don’t fighter jets show up?
Many military flights, especially fighters, don’t broadcast their position publicly, so they don’t appear on this page or other public trackers.