What plane is flying overhead?

Start with your watching spot, then compare the nearby aircraft with what you can actually see. A plane that sounds close may already have moved ahead of the sound.

Match a plane to your sky

1. Choose your spot. In Planecast, use your location or choose a spot on the map. The example location is labeled and is not your real sky.
2. Open Nearby or Map. Look for aircraft close to your spot and compare their direction of travel.
3. Tap a candidate. Check its aircraft type, altitude and direction. Flight and route details appear when the available data supports them.
4. Use the sky guidance. Look in the indicated direction. Estimated passes can change as the plane turns or the feed updates.

I heard it, but cannot see it

Try the app's “I just heard a plane” tool. Treat its result as a possible match. Sound, buildings, clouds, distance and the available traffic feed can all make identification uncertain.

Why is an aircraft missing?

The map depends on received aircraft broadcasts and upstream coverage. Not every aircraft or flight detail is available. A missing map marker does not mean the sky is empty.

Is the pass time guaranteed?

No. Nearby-pass estimates use the aircraft's recent movement. A change of course can move it away from your watching spot. Use the live view to keep checking.

Use Planecast for a spotting hobby, never for navigation or safety decisions.