Built by a professional pilot for real-world aircraft tracking.
The Tail Sniffer was originally built for operational use by a working pilot who needed a better way to keep tabs on aircraft that commercial platforms don't reliably show — including LADD-restricted and privately operated fleets.
Free for verified aviation professionals. Access is intentionally reviewed to keep the platform useful, credible, and responsibly scoped.
Also available on iOS
A better tool for aircraft you still need to keep up with
When aircraft are removed from mainstream tracking platforms through programs like LADD, pilots, owners, operators, and aircraft management teams can lose an easy way to monitor aircraft they still have a legitimate reason to follow.
The Tail Sniffer gives verified aviation professionals access to live ADS-B-based aircraft tracking in a way that is practical, controlled, and built around real operational use — not broad public browsing.
See It In Action
Monitor aircraft activity from anywhere. The Tail Sniffer is available as a native iOS app and also works in the browser for verified users who need quick operational access.
Dashboard
Fleet Map
Aircraft
Analytics
Built for Aviation Professionals
From live positions to historical flight data, The Tail Sniffer gives verified aviation professionals a practical way to monitor aircraft activity when commercial trackers fall short.
Live ADS-B Tracking
Aircraft positions updated every 30 seconds using real-time ADS-B transponder data from a global receiver network.
LADD-Restricted Aircraft
Monitor aircraft enrolled in the FAA's LADD program that are hidden from commercial tracking platforms.
Interactive Fleet Map
Purpose-built dark-themed map with live aircraft positions, flight routes, and 17,000+ airports worldwide.
Departure & Arrival Alerts
Receive email notifications the moment your aircraft departs or arrives at an airport.
Flight History
Complete flight logs with departure and arrival airports, durations, altitude data, and route history.
Multi-User Access
Admin and viewer roles with per-user notification preferences for your operations team.
How It Works
Get set up quickly — completely free for verified aviation professionals. We manually review access to keep the platform useful, responsible, and limited to legitimate aviation use.
Request Verified Access
Submit your information for review. Free access is available to verified pilots, aircraft owners, operators, and other qualified aviation professionals.
Add Your Aircraft
Enter the aircraft you want to monitor. Aircraft type and operator are auto-detected from live data.
Monitor Aircraft Activity
Track live positions on the fleet map and receive email alerts for departures, arrivals, and detections so you can stay on top of the aircraft relevant to your operation.
Built for aviation professionals who actually need it
Request verified access for your organization, or sign in if you already have an account.
The Tail Sniffer is free for verified aviation professionals — including pilots, aircraft owners, operators, management teams, and maintenance professionals — with access intentionally controlled to keep the platform responsible, useful, and relevant.