Add Flight
The main purpose of this application is to log flights. To add one, click on the first button in the bottom navigation bar.
Date and Time
Timezones
Times are represented in the local timezone of the airport. So if you are flying from New York to London, the departure time should be entered in Eastern Time and the arrival time in Greenwich Mean Time.
The departure date is required, the rest are optional. If a arrival time is entered without an arrival date, the date will be assumed to be the same as the departure date.
Origin and Destination
These fields are required. Start typing the name of the airport and select the correct one from the list. For the most consistent results, search using the ICAO or IATA code.
From flight number
If you have a flight number, you can enter it at the top. Clicking "Search" will try to fill in the origin, destination, and airline fields for you.
Flight Data Providers
By default, AirTrail uses adsbdb for flight number lookups. While adsbdb is free and doesn't require configuration, it has some limitations:
- Limited flight data coverage
- No ability to search flights by date
- Less reliable data for some routes and airlines
For much better results and additional features, you can configure AeroDataBox as your flight lookup provider instead. AeroDataBox offers:
- More comprehensive flight data
- Better accuracy and coverage
- Ability to search by date
To set up AeroDataBox, see the AeroDataBox integration documentation.
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