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Air Tracker

Track aircraft in real-time with interactive maps and comprehensive flight data

Overview

Air Tracker is a modern Angular-based frontend application that provides real-time aircraft tracking capabilities. Built with Angular 20 and powered by Leaflet maps, it delivers an intuitive interface for monitoring live flight data, exploring detailed aircraft information, and visualizing flight patterns on interactive maps.

Key Features

Real-Time Tracking

Monitor live flight data with automatic polling and smart update intervals

Interactive Maps

Explore flights on Leaflet maps with multiple base layers and animated markers

Flight Details

View comprehensive aircraft information including photos and technical data

Advanced Filtering

Filter flights by airline operator and flight status

What’s Inside

Air Tracker combines powerful features with a clean, responsive design:
  • Smart Polling System — Adaptive polling intervals based on backend responses minimize server load while keeping data fresh
  • Responsive UI — Desktop panels and mobile bottom sheets provide optimal viewing experiences across all devices
  • Rich Data Display — Aircraft photos, flight paths, altitude, speed, and operator information at your fingertips
  • State Management — Angular signals provide reactive state management for seamless real-time updates
  • Multiple Map Layers — Switch between street, satellite, and terrain views

Technology Stack

Air Tracker is built with modern web technologies:
  • Angular 20 — Latest Angular framework with standalone components and signals
  • Leaflet — Interactive map library with custom marker animations
  • Angular Material — Material Design components for UI consistency
  • RxJS — Reactive programming for data streams and async operations
  • TypeScript — Type-safe development with full IntelliSense support

Getting Started

Quickstart

Get Air Tracker running in minutes

Installation

Detailed installation and setup guide

Architecture

Learn about the application architecture

Components

Explore the component library

Use Cases

Air Tracker is perfect for:
  • Aviation Enthusiasts — Track flights and explore aircraft details in real-time
  • Developers — Learn Angular best practices and modern frontend architecture
  • Educational Projects — Study real-time data visualization and state management
  • Integration — Build custom flight tracking features for your applications

Next Steps

Ready to start tracking flights? Check out our Quickstart Guide to get up and running, or dive into the Features to learn what Air Tracker can do.

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