Finding a flight plan for a private plane [closed]

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Do private jets have to file flight plans?

In most countries, flight plans are required to file flights under IFR (instrument flight rules) rules. However flight plans are not usually filed under VFR (visual flight rules) unless the aircraft is crossing national borders.

How can I track a private plane?

Tracking a Private Plane

Go to \xbb FlightAware.com (no login required)

Enter the tail number of an aircraft, and click \u201cTRACK FLIGHT\u201d

You can now follow the aircraft on the map, with its flight data located on the the right.

Are filed flight plans public?

Flight plans are among the lesser-known public records. Often confused with flight manifests, these seemingly random assortments of numbers and letters contain extensive information that could be useful in litigation or in verifying an individual's claimed whereabouts.

Are flight records public information?

Aside from military and government sensitive flights, flight information collected by the FAA is considered public information because taxpayers pay for air traffic controllers, runways, towers, and other resources utilized by both commercial and private pilots.

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