Use WolframAlpha to find flights

[safetyobc]

Check this out. Go to http://wolframalpha.com/ and type "flights overhead" into the search box. The results will give you flight information including altitude, flight name/number, aircraft type, and distance from you as well as other info. . Not 100% accurate. But it is really cool!

 

[trumpetman]

This website got me through Calculus & Differential Equation classes. It's amazing all the different things it can do...

 

[Rt169Radio]

Quite interesting,but are the flights shown,in the area where you live?

 

[safetyobc]

Yes, they are in your area. If you click the flight name/number it will give you a map and details about the flight. It works very well for me.

 

[burner50]

Their android app is my go to for strange questions...

 

[MtnBiker2005]

[c|net story]

Wolfram Alpha launches the coolest flight tracker ever - November 18, 2011
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-5...pha-launches-the-coolest-flight-tracker-ever/


[Note that the information is five minutes old because the Federal Aviation Administration, which provides the data, builds a five-minute delay into its feeds.]