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Type any tail number → Reveal owner, model, accident history & last position—in seconds.
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Real-time global map of every plane you've spotted—your sightings, your world.
What Do Our Members Say?
Gabriel V.
@gvouga
As a Canadian, it is nice to see a website that has accurate data. They even have obscure European registrations.
Dan P.
@pazmanyflyer
I am an active homebuilder. I use the app to track other builder registrations and locations. Great for planning a quick meet up. Was blown away when the site caught my RV12 registration before I received notice the registration processed! Aviator DB is faster than the FAA! How do they do it?
Rob K.
@av8rRob
As an aircraft broker, I find the quick registration lookup a game-changer. Punch in the N-number and boom! Owner, type, NTSB, everything instantly. Saves me hours chasing down aircraft history.
Mike F.
@fl_mike
Change alerts on planes I have logged are perfect. Got pinged on an ownership transfer yesterday — I love it.
Marcus D.
@DawgFlight
Global map tracking of my favorite warbirds is addictive. Finally know where they are in the world. Nice to see history flying every day.
James T.
@inktomi
Software engineer here — the data quality feels API-grade. Clean, structured, always current. This is how aviation data should work.
Brian L.
@BLittleton
At airshows the sighting log with GPS auto-tagging is clutch. Logs the exact spot without me typing anything. My photo albums are finally accurate.
Sarah M.
@RackMonkey
Journalist covering aviation — NTSB investigation tracking feeds my stories perfectly. Fresh and accurate data without endless searching the web for an authoritative source. They will even let me quote them if this reporter is tight on a deadline.
Jeff R.
@jeffreyUH60
The encyclopedia specs are my go-to for quick reference. Every time I read an article I find some new fact. It is one of the best aircraft detail catalogs I have seen.
Piet V.
@boerpilot
The AI assistant's hex code converter blew me away. Typed in a Mode S code from FlightAware and got the actual registration instantly.
Kyle W.
@kwinters
Spotter profile tracks my collection stats like a boss. Total unique spots, countries, aircraft types. Love watching my numbers climb after a good outing.
Tom H.
@wirejock
As an A&P mechanic, it is nice to look up the history of a plane before working on it. The AI Assistant found an airplane that was in an accident that was not documented in the logbooks! I would have never known otherwise.
Explore AviatorDB
Everything you need to research, track, and catalog aircraft — all in one platform.
Research
Search the FAA registry, NTSB accident reports, aircraft encyclopedia, fleet operators, and airmen records.
Learn moreSighting Log
Catalog every aircraft you photograph. Auto-extracts GPS coordinates and time from your photos.
Learn moreLive Tracking
See where your saved aircraft are right now on an interactive global map.
Learn moreChange Log
Track registration changes, ownership transfers, and NTSB accident updates.
Learn moreSocial Profile
Your personal dashboard with stats, graphs, and a shareable profile card.
Learn moreAI Assistant
Ask questions about any aircraft, accident, or aviation topic. Sourced answers from real data.
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