Nearby Aircraft
Display real-time aircraft information from the OpenSky Network, showing flights near your location.
Overview
The Nearby Aircraft plugin shows:
- Aircraft call signs and types
- Altitude and ground speed
- Configurable search radius
- Up to 10 aircraft displayed
Setup
- Open http://localhost:4420
- Go to the Integrations page
- Toggle Nearby Aircraft on
- Set your location coordinates and search radius
- Click Save Changes
tip
No API key is required for basic usage. An optional OpenSky Network account increases rate limits -- register free at the OpenSky Network.
Available Variables
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
{nearby_aircraft.formatted} | Formatted aircraft display | UAL 1532 B738 12K FT |
{nearby_aircraft.headers} | Column headers | CALL SIGN TYPE ALT |
{nearby_aircraft.aircraft_count} | Number detected | 5 |
{nearby_aircraft.call_sign} | First aircraft call sign | UAL 1532 |
{nearby_aircraft.altitude} | First aircraft altitude | 12000 |
Next Steps
- Plugins Overview -- See all available plugins
- Page Editor -- Design your aircraft display