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ADS-B Exchange

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Access real-time and historical data of any and all airborne aircraft

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📚 Documentation & Examples

Everything you need to integrate with ADS-B Exchange

🚀 Quick Start Examples

ADS-B Exchange Javascript Examplejavascript

// ADS-B Exchange API Example
const response = await fetch('https://www.adsbexchange.com/data/', {
    method: 'GET',
    headers: {
        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    }
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

Unlock the power of the ADS-B Exchange API, which provides seamless access to comprehensive real-time and historical data of airborne aircraft. With a robust dataset that covers a wide array of vital flight information, this API is designed for developers, aviation enthusiasts, and organizations requiring detailed aerial insights. Whether you are building flight tracking applications, conducting aviation research, or simply eager to stay informed about ongoing air traffic, the ADS-B Exchange API delivers a reliable solution to tap into an extensive pool of aircraft data, ensuring you stay updated with the latest airborne activity at your fingertips.

Utilizing the ADS-B Exchange API comes with numerous advantages. The key benefits include:

Real-time tracking of active flights, enhancing situational awareness.
Access to historical flight data for comprehensive analysis.
Coverage of a vast number of aircraft worldwide, ensuring extensive data availability.
User-friendly documentation and support, allowing for quick integration.
Free access to open-source data, promoting transparency and collaboration in aviation information sharing.

Here is a simple JavaScript code example to call the API and retrieve real-time aircraft data:

fetch('https://public-api.adsbexchange.com/Virtual-Track/All')
  .then(response => response.json())
  .then(data => {
    console.log('Real-time Aircraft Data:', data);
  })
  .catch(error => console.error('Error fetching aircraft data:', error));