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Optimized analysis for your individual use case. Feed proven data into internal models to assess air traffic, analyze supply chain or study aviation noise.
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Historical Data & Analysis
Past flights hold the key to future efficiency. Get a comprehensive archive, turning ADS-B data into actionable intelligence.
Access detailed, completely unfiltered historical ADS-B records — global, regional or a specific area of interest. Data exclusive to the Wingbits network means more aircraft appear than in filtered feeds.
Analyze near recent and historical air traffic for future airspace integration, uncover trends, benchmark performance, and plan strategically.
The Wingbits Advantage
Built for precision, security and scale.
Optimized performance
Our unique incentive model powers a cutting-edge network of high-performance antennas, for highest quality data by design.
Targeted Coverage
We offer strategic expansion based on your business priorities, ensuring coverage where it matters most.
Exclusive sources
Our model attracts new data contributors, resulting in 90% of receivers being totally unique to Wingbits.
Unrivaled Precision
Millimeter-accurate GPS with network-wide proof-of-location technology for pinpoint reliability.
Enhanced security
Cryptographic hardware safeguards against inaccurate GPS readings, protecting your operations.
Tailored Real-Time ADS-B Coverage
Built for the Aviation Industry
Our team engineered our solutions to service everyone who relies on aviation data, including:
Operations department, Aviation Noise & Environment impact analysis, Flight & Surface Tracking
Aviation safety, Hedge Funds, Quant Funds, Macroeconomic research, Aviation research focused universities, Aviation Planners
Airlines, Air Taxis, Charter operators, Charter brokers, Air Cargo/Freight, Drones, eVTOLs
ANSPs, Defense, Intelligence, Regulatory Agencies
Data dictionary
Historical datasets are delivered in standard formats with a consistent schema. These are the core fields:
icao24ICAO 24-bit transponder address — the stable aircraft identifier.
callsignFlight callsign as broadcast by the aircraft.
latitude / longitudePosition reports captured by the ground network.
altitudeBarometric altitude at each position report.
timestampUTC time of each position report.
first_seen / last_seenWhen the network first and last observed the flight.
departure / arrival airportOrigin and destination ICAO codes derived from observed takeoff and landing.
flight_durationObserved duration of the completed flight.
aircraft type / registrationAircraft metadata joined from registry sources.
squawkTransponder squawk codes, including 7500/7600/7700 emergency events.
Historical flight data, your way
Query live and recent flights programmatically through the flight data API, try a free 24-hour sample, or ask historical questions in plain English with Wingbits.AI.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download historical ADS-B data?
Yes. A free 24-hour sample is available on the data sample page, and full historical ADS-B datasets are delivered as a data product — scoped to the aircraft, regions, and time ranges you need.
How far back does the historical flight data go?
Coverage depends on the region and the dataset. Recent months are available at full position-level detail, and completed-flight records extend further back. Tell us the window you need and we will confirm coverage for your area before you commit.
What fields are included in historical ADS-B data?
Position-level records include the ICAO 24-bit address, callsign, latitude, longitude, altitude, and timestamps. Flight-level records add first/last-seen times, departure and arrival airports, and flight duration, joined with aircraft metadata such as type and registration. See the data dictionary on this page.
How is Wingbits historical data different from public flight trackers?
The data comes from Wingbits’ own network of 6,000+ verified ground stations across 120+ countries. Every signal is authenticated at the receiving station and cross-checked for spoofing, so historical records are traceable to their source rather than scraped or aggregated.
Can I query historical flight data without building a pipeline?
Yes. Wingbits.AI answers historical questions in plain English — no ingestion or data engineering required. For programmatic access, the flight data API covers live and recent data, and bulk historical datasets are delivered in standard formats for your own stack.
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