SkyAware v2 — A Fresh Look for Local ADS-B Tracking

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SkyAware v2 — A Fresh Look for Local ADS-B Tracking

Hey FlightAware friends,

Yesterday I rolled out SkyAware v2 across all my Raspberry Pis — and wow, it’s a game-changer. If you’re still using the classic SkyAware interface, it’s time to upgrade and see what you’ve been missing.

:wrench: What is SkyAware v2?

SkyAware v2 is FlightAware’s modernized frontend for local ADS-B visualization. It’s built on top of dump1090-fa and offers:

  • Map layers: switch between terrain, satellite, and street views

  • Range rings: visualize coverage radius in real time

  • Aircraft filters: by altitude, type, squawk, and more

  • Responsive UI: works beautifully on desktop, tablet, and mobile

  • No extra setup: just update dump1090-fa and the frontend files

How I deployed it

I updated my master Pi with the latest dump1090-fa, then pushed the new /var/www/html/index.html (~41 KB) to all my other Pis using rsync and ssh. Now every Pi serves the same sleek SkyAware v2 interface — no more legacy UI!

:light_bulb: Why it matters

SkyAware v2 isn’t just prettier — it’s more functional, more flexible, and gives you better situational awareness. Whether you’re tracking traffic, debugging coverage, or just admiring the skies, it’s a serious upgrade.

Don’t get left behind in v1 — the skies have moved on. :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

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An example would be nice.:melting_face:

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Did I miss something about V2? I don’t see anything about it.

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