Vessel & Aircraft
Explore public-records and open-source research resources, organized by category. Each source lists its jurisdiction, coverage, and access requirements. Some resources require registration or payment. Use each resource according to its terms and applicable access rules.
Vessel & Aircraft
Aircraft
| Source | Jurisdiction | Coverage | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADS-B Exchange ↗ | Global | Unfiltered live and historical ADS-B tracks | Free |
| FAA Aircraft Registry (N-Number) ↗ | US | Aircraft registration owners | Free |
| FAA Airmen Inquiry ↗ | US | Pilot certificates | Free |
| Flightradar24 ↗ | Global | Flight tracking | Freemium |
| OpenSky Network ↗ | Global | Historical ADS-B dataset | Free (research) |
Vessels
| Source | Jurisdiction | Coverage | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equasis ↗ | Global | IMO ship particulars, owners, inspections | Free (registration) |
| MarineTraffic ↗ | Global | AIS vessel positions | Freemium |
| NOAA Vessel Documentation (USCG NVDC) ↗ | US | Documented vessel ownership | Free |
| USCG PSIX Vessel Search ↗ | US | USCG vessel documentation, inspections | Free |
| VesselFinder ↗ | Global | AIS vessel positions | Freemium |