Question 1

How do I identify an aircraft from a photo?

Accepted Answer

Use Sky Index's free AI Aircraft Identifier at sky-index.com/identifier. Upload or take a photo of any aircraft and the AI instantly identifies the aircraft type, registration if visible, manufacturer, and key features — then links directly to the full database entry with complete specifications.

Question 2

What is the best app for identifying aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Sky Index is the best aircraft identification app, combining AI-powered photo recognition with one of the most comprehensive aviation databases available. It identifies commercial airliners, military aircraft, helicopters, business jets and general aviation planes. Free accounts get 3 identifications per day; Pro accounts get 25.

Question 3

Is Sky Index free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Sky Index is completely free to use. Free accounts include 3 AI aircraft identifications per day and full access to the aviation database including aircraft types, registrations, airports, and spotting locations. Sky Index Pro ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) unlocks 25 daily AI identifications.

Question 4

What aircraft types can Sky Index identify?

Accepted Answer

Sky Index can identify commercial airliners, business jets, military aircraft, general aviation planes, helicopters, turboprops, ultralights, and historic aircraft — from all major manufacturers including Boeing, Airbus, Cessna, Bombardier, Embraer, Lockheed Martin, McDonnell Douglas, de Havilland, ATR, and many others.

Question 5

Can I look up an aircraft registration on Sky Index?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sky Index's aircraft registration database lets you search any civil registration mark (e.g. N12345, G-ABCD, OE-LNH) to find the current operator, aircraft type, serial number, status, delivery date, and full history.

Question 6

Does Sky Index have spotting locations?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Sky Index includes a community-sourced database of aircraft spotting locations worldwide, with details on the best vantage points, photo angles, ideal runways, lighting conditions, parking, and access notes for each location.

Question 7

Can I log my flights and aircraft sightings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Registered Sky Index users can maintain a personal flight log (airline, aircraft type, registration, route, cabin class, duration) and a sighting log to record every aircraft they have spotted, including location, movement type, and photos.

Question 8

How accurate is the Sky Index AI aircraft identifier?

Accepted Answer

Sky Index's AI uses advanced computer vision and aviation-specific training data to deliver highly accurate aircraft identification. It correctly identifies aircraft type, variant, and often visible registration marks in most clear photos. Accuracy improves with better photo quality and angle.

Question 9

Does Sky Index work for military aircraft identification?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Sky Index can identify military aircraft including fighters, bombers, transports, patrol aircraft, helicopters, and trainer aircraft from all major air forces. The database includes USAF, RAF, NATO, and many international military aircraft types.

Aircraft Type	Serial (c/n)	Registration	Operator	Built	Status
Boeing 737-8F2	60016	TC-JVM	Turkish Airlines	2016	active
Airbus A320-251N	12772	A6-ARA	Air Arabia	2025	active
Airbus A350-941	060	B-18922	China Airlines	2017	active
Boeing 777-3DZER	64088	A7-BEM	Qatar Airways	2017	active
Boeing 767-39H(ER)(BDSF)	26257	C-FDIJ	CargoJet Airways	1993	active
Boeing 757-232	24391	N651DL	Delta Air Lines	1989	active
Embraer ERJ-170-200LR	941	N762YX	Republic Airways	2023	active
Airbus CC-150 Polaris	446	15001	RCAF	1987	stored
Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee Cruiser	287325522	C-GAOO	Private	1973	active
De Havilland Canada Dash 8-102	020	C-GCFJ	Transport Canada	1985	active
Boeing 737-823	31255	N301PA	American Airlines	2016	active
Bombardier BD-100-1A10 Challenger 300	20440	C-GMTB	Manitoulin Transport Inc.	2013	active
Airbus A320-211	174	C-GPWG	—	1991	scrapped
Boeing 737-8CT	39072	C-FWIJ	Westjet	2012	active
Embraer ERJ-190-400STD	20188	C-GKYN	Porter Airlines	2025	active
Bombardier Dash 8-Q402	4003	C-FPVJ	PAL Airlines	1998	active
Bombardier Dash 8-Q402	4360	C-GKQC	Porter Airlines	2011	active
Dassualt HU-25A Guardian	411	C-FOGZ	Nation Research Council Canada	1979	active
Bombardier Dash 8-Q402	4130	C-GLQB	Porter Airlines	2006	active
Airbus A321-211	5805	C-FCEU	Air Canada	2013	active
Bombardier Dash 8-Q402	4520	C-GVJZ	Air Canada Express (Jazz Aviation)	2016	active
Boeing 737-7CT	32754	C-GWBJ	Westjet	2003	active
Beechcraft C90A King Air	LJ-1162	C-FGXH	Transport Canada	1987	active
Boeing 737-705	29098	C-FHNF	Canadian North	2002	active
Boeing 737 MAX 8	61806	TC-SMU	SunExpress	2019	active
Boeing 737-8F2	29787	TC-JGC	AJet	—	active
De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Mk.I Beaver	1019	CF-ZZJ	Seair Seaplanes	1956	active
Embraer ERJ-190-400STD	19020214	C-GKZE	Porter Airlines	2026	active
Thatcher CX-4	383	C-IJQN	Private	2011	active
Embraer ERJ-190-400STD	19020128	C-GKXH	Porter Airlines	—	active
Embraer ERJ-190-400STD	19020069	C-GKQJ	Porter Airlines	—	active
Boeing 737-82R	40726	TC-CPD	Pegasus Airlines	—	active
Embraer ERJ-170-200LR	17000957	N770YX	United Express	—	active
Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 605	5723	C-GODB	Chartright Air	2008	active
Sikorsky S-76B	760339	TC-HKN	Private	—	preserved
Boeing 787-9	65819	TC-LLU	Turkish Airlines	2022	active
Bombardier Dash 8-Q402	4544	C-GKQG	Porter Airlines	2016	active
Boeing 777-309ER	43979	B-18005	China Airlines	2015	active
Short SC-7 Skyvan 3-100	SH1890	C-GUWW	—	—	active
Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King	61332	12428	RCAF	—	preserved
Boeing 737-2B6C(Adv)	23050	C-GNLN	Nolinor Aviation	—	active
Boeing 737-2R4C(Adv)	23130	C-GNLW	Nolinor Aviation	—	active
Airbus CC-330 Husky	1653	330002	RCAF	—	active
Pilatus PC-24	151	N702HT	TVPX AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS INC TRUSTEE	—	active
Airbus A320-251N	10134	TF-PPB	PLAY	—	active
Boeing 787-9	38359	C-FVNB	Air Canada	—	active
Boeing 787-9	60328	S2-AJY	Biman Bangladesh Airlines	—	active
Boeing 737-275C(Adv)	22618	C-GSPW	Air Inuit	—	active
Boeing 737-2K2C(Adv)	20836	C-GNLK	Nolinor Aviation	—	active
Canadair CT-133 Silver Star III	T33-606	133606	RCAF	—	preserved

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