To find out what plane is flying over you, open FlightCatcherPro on your iPhone and point the camera at the aircraft. Review the suggested identification, then save the catch to your hangar.
You can start from your garden, a park or a window with a clear view. Keep the aircraft in sight: when several planes are nearby, check that the result matches the one you are watching.
In short
- Use FlightCatcherPro’s camera to identify the plane overhead.
- Review the suggested match before saving.
- Open your hangar to revisit the aircraft and its rarity.
Identify and save the plane overhead
Point your camera
Keep the aircraft in view and capture it before it becomes a distant speck. A clear shape or visible airline markings can help you check the result.
Review the identification
Compare the suggested aircraft with what you can see. Check its shape and colours, and the available flight details. If the match is unclear, try another photo rather than confirming a guess.
Save your catch
Confirm the aircraft and open your hangar to revisit its details and rarity label. Your next sighting can add another type or airline to your collection.
Identify the next plane overhead with FlightCatcherPro →
Check an uncertain match
If you use a live map to check the result, match the aircraft’s direction, movement and time. The nearest icon is not always the plane in your view: an aircraft near the horizon may be many miles away.
Keep the aircraft and flight separate. “Airbus A350” is a type; a registration identifies the individual aircraft. A flight number identifies a service, and the route tells you where that flight is going.
A missing track does not establish whether a plane is military. Coverage and available flight data vary. Leave uncertain details unresolved if you cannot find a reliable match.
Already taken a photo?
Upload the saved image to FlightCatcherPro and review the suggestion. Keep the original photo and its time and location if you need to investigate further. Today’s live map cannot confirm which flight passed yesterday.
A tiny silhouette may not show enough detail for an exact identification. Our guide to identifying a plane from a photo explains what makes an image useful.
Caught your first aircraft? See what its rarity label means, then choose your next collection target.