Live flight tracking · Handmade in the UK 🇬🇧

See the Nearest
Plane Above You —
In Real Time

Name: NearestPlane
Brand: NearestPlane
Price: 139.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

A live LED display that shows the closest aircraft to your location with a customisable selection of metrics — airline, aircraft type, route, altitude, distance, and many more.

✈ BUY YOUR NEARESTPLANE ▶ Watch how it works

✓ 5-minute setup

✓ No subscription

✓ Free UK delivery

✓ Works worldwide

NearestPlane live LED flight tracker display

British Airways

BA117 LHR→JFK B77W

35,000ft↑ 490kt 8.2mi

£139.99 — Free UK Delivery

Setup

Up and running in 5 minutes

No app, no account, no subscription. Just plug in, configure once, and watch.

🔌 1

Plug In

Connect the USB-C cable to any power source — a phone charger, USB plug, or computer. It lights up instantly.

📡 2

Connect to WiFi

Join the "NearestPlane" WiFi network on your phone and open 192.168.4.1 in your browser to enter your location and home WiFi.

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Watch the Skies

Within 30 seconds, the nearest aircraft appears. Airline name glows in its brand colour. It updates automatically — forever.

What you get

Everything packed in
one compact display

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Real-time aircraft tracking Live ADS-B data, worldwide coverage

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Updates every 30 seconds Always showing the nearest plane

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150+ airlines recognised BA, EasyJet, Emirates, Etihad & more

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Airline brand colours Each airline name glows in its exact colour

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Flight route display e.g. LHR→JFK, IST→BRS

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Altitude & distance Know exactly how high and how far

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Works worldwide Set any location on Earth

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5-minute setup No app, no account — just your browser

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USB-C powered Any 5V USB charger works

Fully customisable

You decide what it shows.

During setup, choose exactly what appears — airline, route, altitude, speed, distance, heading and more. Reconfigure any time by holding the two front buttons for 3 seconds.

NearestPlane display showing easyJet flight

Live example display

Etihad Airways

ETD103 LHR→AUH B77W

35,000ft↑ 490kt 8.2mi

Line 1: airline in brand colour · Lines 2–3: your choice

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What to display

✓

Flight no.BA117, EZY4321

✓

RouteLHR→JFK, IST→BRS

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Aircraft typeB789, A320

✓

Altitude35,000ft + climbing

✓

Speed490kt

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Distance8.2mi

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Which aircraft to track

✈️Commercial

🪖Military

🚁Helicopters

🛩️Gen. Aviation

Why NearestPlane

More than a
flight tracker app

Your phone tells you about flights — if you remember to open it. NearestPlane just shows you.

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NearestPlane

Winner

✅ Always on — no interaction needed

✅ Glanceable from across the room

✅ Physical display that looks great

✅ Airline brand colours, live

✅ No subscription, ever

✅ Conversation starter on your desk

✅ Works while your phone's in your pocket

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Phone Apps

❌ Requires opening your phone

❌ Screen goes black after 30 seconds

❌ Just another app — easily forgotten

❌ No ambient awareness

❌ Often require monthly subscriptions

❌ Nothing to show visitors

❌ Takes up phone screen real estate

Reviews

Aviation geeks love it

Real reviews from real people who actually look up every time a plane goes overhead.

★★★★★

"Absolutely brilliant. I live under a Heathrow approach path and now I know the flight number, airline, and where it's coming from every single time. My kids are obsessed with it."

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James H.

Verified buyer · West London

★★★★★

"Got this as a birthday present and it's the best thing in my office. Clients always ask about it. Setup took 4 minutes. Shows easyJet in orange, BA in blue — exactly right."

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Sarah M.

Verified buyer · Bristol

★★★★★

"I'm a commercial pilot and bought this for my study. It's surprisingly accurate — matches what I see on my company systems. The airline colour coding is a really nice touch."

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Captain R.T.

Verified buyer · Manchester

★★★★★

"Perfect gift for my dad who's an aviation geek. He can't stop looking at it. The live update every 30 seconds is genuinely impressive. Harry was also really helpful with setup."

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Emily W.

Verified buyer · Edinburgh

★★★★★

"Lives on my windowsill and I check it constantly. Never thought I'd be this interested in knowing that a Turkish Airlines 787 is doing 490 knots at 37,000 feet above my garden."

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David K.

Verified buyer · Surrey

★★★★★

"Bought for my son who's 10 and wants to be a pilot. He knows every airline by colour now. Best £140 I've ever spent. Genuinely feels like something from a proper tech company."

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Mark B.

Verified buyer · Norwich

🇬🇧 Handmade in the UK · Personal support from Harry · Every unit tested before shipping

Perfect gift

The perfect gift for
aviation enthusiasts

Something genuinely unique — not another mug or model plane. A live, working piece of tech that surprises every time.

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Birthday Gift

For the person who already has everything — but not a live flight tracker on their shelf.

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Pilot Gift

Commercial or private — any pilot will get a kick out of watching their colleagues fly overhead.

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Desk Gadget

The display that sits on your desk and makes everyone ask "what's that?".

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Office Display

A conversation piece that actually does something. Instant talking point in any meeting room.

✈ BUY YOUR NEARESTPLANE — £139.99

Free UK delivery · Shipped in protective packaging · Ready to gift

Custom builds

Built for your
specific use case

The standard NearestPlane tracks the nearest commercial aircraft — but the hardware can do much more. Tell us what you want to track.

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Military aircraft tracker

Filter for fast jets, transport aircraft, and military helicopters only — ideal for spotters near airbases.

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Airport arrivals board

Track the next inbound flight to a specific airport — perfect for watching approaches into your local airfield.

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Helicopter tracker

Monitor police helicopters, coastguard SAR, HEMS air ambulance, or any rotary aircraft in your area.

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Emergency services aviation

Dedicated display for coastguard, RNLI, HEMS, and police air support — know when they're active.

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Specific callsign or route

Only care about one particular aircraft or route? We can configure the display to watch exactly that.

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Something else entirely

If you can imagine a use case, we can likely build it. The hardware is flexible — just tell us.

Enquire

Tell us what you want to track

Custom builds are priced separately on request. Get in touch and we'll talk through what you're after and give you a quote.

✉️ Get in touch

Or WhatsApp Harry: +44 7429 211546

FAQ

Common questions

Does it work worldwide? +

Yes — you can set any location in the world during setup. NearestPlane uses global ADS-B data, so it works whether you're in the UK, Europe, North America, Australia, or anywhere else with commercial air traffic.

Does it require a subscription? +

No — there's no subscription, ever. You pay once for the hardware and that's it. The device fetches freely available ADS-B data. It works as long as it has power and a WiFi connection.

How accurate is the data? +

Very accurate. The data comes from the global ADS-B Exchange network, which aggregates transponder signals from thousands of receivers worldwide. Position data is typically within a few hundred metres and updates every 30 seconds on your display.

How difficult is setup? +

Most people are up and running in under 5 minutes. Plug it in, connect your phone to the "NearestPlane" WiFi network, open 192.168.4.1 in your browser, enter your location and home WiFi credentials — done. A printed quick-start guide is included in the box.

Does it track military aircraft? +

The standard NearestPlane is optimised for commercial aviation. Military aircraft often don't broadcast ADS-B signals, so coverage is limited. We do offer a custom military variant for spotters near airbases — get in touch if that's what you're after.

What if there are no planes nearby? +

If there are no aircraft within your configured radius, the display shows a "No aircraft in range" message. You can adjust the search radius (from 5 to 50 miles) in settings to find the right balance for your location.

Can I change what's displayed after setup? +

Yes — just hold the two front buttons for 3 seconds to re-enter setup mode. You can change your location, WiFi network, display preferences, and aircraft filters any time without any tools or technical knowledge.

What's in the box? +

NearestPlane display unit in a protective case, USB-C power cable, printed quick-start guide, NFC support tag, and free firmware updates. Personal support from Harry is always available via email or WhatsApp.

See the Nearest
Plane Above You —
In Real Time

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