We’re constantly striving to improve flight tracking coverage, and a key part of this effort involves installing new Flightradar24 ADS-B receivers in more remote areas. Strategically positioned receivers not only expand the number of aircraft visible in a region but also enhance the ability to track aircraft movements at low level and on the ground. Each new receiver that comes online can greatly increase the total number of flights monitored, delivering more comprehensive data for both individuals and business users.
Let’s take a look at our recent installation at San Cristobal Airport (SCY), located in the Galapagos Islands.
Move the slider left and right to see flight tracking positions logged before (yellow) and after (red) receiver installation.
San Cristobal Airport is the gateway to San Cristóbal, the eastern-most island of the Galapagos archipelago and one of the most complex ecosystems in the world. We activated our receiver at the airport on January 17, 2025. Whilst we already had some ADS-B coverage on the island, the activation of an additional receiver reveals additional flight tracking positions, especially at lower altitudes along the northwest coast of the island.
Prior to installation, we tracked 2,603 individual aircraft positions on the ground and in the immediate vicinity of the airport over a 48-hour period. Following the installation of the new receiver, this increased to 3,538 positions, representing an uplift of 36%.
Any improvement in ADS-B coverage means our users get a better flight tracking experience. Users can follow more accurate aircraft movements between the gate and the runway, and see more precise aircraft positions across the wider area.
Help us improve flight tracking at your airport
If you live or work near an airport, you can help us further improve global flight tracking coverage by applying to host a free Flightradar24 ADS-B receiver.
Apply to host an ADS-B receiver
Hosting a receiver supports our efforts to enhance coverage and allows you to contribute to the aviation community. Installation is simple and we send all the necessary hardware. You’ll just need to install the receiver box and antenna, connect power and internet, sit back and let the receiver begin tracking flights.
If you’re interested in being one of the silent heroes that power global flight tracking, why not apply today? As a thank you for hosting a receiver, you will receive a complimentary Business subscription to Flightradar24, unlocking a whole new level of features.
How Flightradar24 ADS-B receivers work
Flightradar24 ADS-B receivers capture signals broadcast by aircraft equipped with ADS-B transponders, which provide real-time data such as position, altitude, and speed. These signals are sent to Flightradar24’s network, processed, and displayed on our platform. By installing receivers in strategic locations, particularly near airports, we can offer more comprehensive and detailed coverage for users around the world. Interested in learning more? Check out our video.
![An example full flight summary response from the Flightradar24 API: { "data": [ { "fr24_id": "0987654321", "flight": "SK1415", "callsign": "SAS1415", "operated_as": "SAS", "painted_as": "SAS", "type": "A20N", "reg": "SE-DOY", "orig_icao": "ESSA", "orig_iata": "ARN", "datetime_takeoff": "2023-01-27T05:15:22", "runway_takeoff": "12R", "dest_icao": "EKCH", "dest_iata": "CPH", "dest_icao_actual": "EPWA", "dest_iata_actual": "WAW", "datetime_landed": "2023-01-27T06:15:10", "runway_landed": "27L", "flight_time": 3600, "actual_distance": 1007.74, "circle_distance": 6245, "category": "Passenger", "hex": "4A91F9", "first_seen": "2023-01-27T05:06:22", "last_seen": "2023-01-27T06:18:10", "flight_ended": "true" } ] }](https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Flight-summary-API-cover-300x148.jpg)
![An example full flight summary response from the Flightradar24 API: { "data": [ { "fr24_id": "0987654321", "flight": "SK1415", "callsign": "SAS1415", "operated_as": "SAS", "painted_as": "SAS", "type": "A20N", "reg": "SE-DOY", "orig_icao": "ESSA", "orig_iata": "ARN", "datetime_takeoff": "2023-01-27T05:15:22", "runway_takeoff": "12R", "dest_icao": "EKCH", "dest_iata": "CPH", "dest_icao_actual": "EPWA", "dest_iata_actual": "WAW", "datetime_landed": "2023-01-27T06:15:10", "runway_landed": "27L", "flight_time": 3600, "actual_distance": 1007.74, "circle_distance": 6245, "category": "Passenger", "hex": "4A91F9", "first_seen": "2023-01-27T05:06:22", "last_seen": "2023-01-27T06:18:10", "flight_ended": "true" } ] }](https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Flight-summary-API-cover-768x378.jpg)
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Have this app on both my cell phones. I was in the USAF for 20+ years. Have always been active in flying