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Your compatible 1090 MHz receiver supplies locally received ADS-B data. Range and visibility depend on your antenna, location and reception.
J.W. AIRRADAR / Local radar
At your spotting place, it starts with a view of the sky. AIRRADAR adds callsigns, altitude, direction and aircraft details. A compatible ADS-B USB receiver and 1090 MHz antenna turn your Windows computer into your own receiving station.
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Your compatible 1090 MHz receiver supplies locally received ADS-B data. Range and visibility depend on your antenna, location and reception.
Aircraft traffic from ADSB.lol and additional internet information. No personal receiver required; an internet connection is needed.
Your own reception and online data complement each other. Aircraft photos, external metadata and weather require available online services.
After initial setup and installation of compatible receiver drivers: connect your stick, launch AIRRADAR and activate local reception.
Windows x64 laptop or Windows tablet; Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime. Internet for online features. Local reception requires a compatible ADS-B USB receiver, suitable drivers and a 1090 MHz antenna. Compatibility with every receiver is not guaranteed.

For information, aircraft spotting and aviation enthusiasts. Not intended for flight navigation, air traffic control, safety-critical decisions or operational aviation procedures.