byAir: Flight Tracker & Status

What byAir is for and who it suits

byAir is a flight tracker for Android that shows where a flight is and when it is expected to land or leave. The listing names three common uses: meeting someone at the airport, catching a connection, and following a plane that is simply overhead. It also includes airport information, so the same screen can answer questions about the terminal and how to get there.

The listing describes the app as ad-free.

Tracking a flight in real time

You search for a flight and the app shows its live status, with estimated arrival or departure times, the terminal and gate, the route, the distance, the total duration and how much flight time remains. These details sit on one screen, so you do not need to open several pages to get the same picture.

The listing also mentions instant alerts and detailed airline information, which fit the same job of keeping an eye on one flight.

Delay predictions before departure

byAir Predict begins monitoring a flight six hours before it departs. The listing says it takes into account the inbound aircraft, the weather, airport congestion and air traffic data. The purpose is to give you a heads-up while there is still time to change plans, rather than learning about a delay at the gate.

The listing does not say how far ahead a delay is shown or how the prediction is presented, so those details are not covered here.

Airport boards, terminals and getting there

The live flight board lists arrivals and departures for airports. Alongside it, the app covers terminal details, airport facilities and transport options. A person picking someone up can use the board to see when arrivals are landing and find out how to reach the terminal from there.

Checking the inbound aircraft

For a flight that is still in the air, the inbound plane status shows where the incoming aircraft has come from. It also gives aircraft details, so you can see what kind of plane is due before it arrives. The listing presents this as a way to know what to expect at the gate.