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.

Operator	IATA / ICAO	Callsign	Country	Type	Status	Airframes
Air Canada	AC / ACA	AIR CANADA	Canada	legacy	active	2
Air Canada Express (Jazz Aviation)	QK / JZA	JAZZ	Canada	regional	active	1
Air Canada Jetz	AC / ACA	AIR CANADA	Canada	charter	active	—
Air Canada Tango	CT / ACT	CANADA TANGO	Canada	airline	ceased	—
Air France	AF / AFR	AIRFRANS	France	legacy	active	—
Air Inuit	3H / AIE	AIR INUIT	Canada	regional	active	1
Air North	4N / ANT	AIR NORTH	Canada	airline	active	—
AJet	VF / TKJ	ANATOLIA	Turkey	low cost	active	1
American Airlines	AA / AAL	AMERICAN	USA	airline	active	1
Biman Bangladesh Airlines	BG / BBC	BANGLADESH	Bangladesh	legacy	active	1
Canadian Airlines	CP / CDN	CANADIAN	Canada	airline	ceased	—
Canadian North	5T / ATK	ARCTIC	Canada	airline	active	1
Chartright Air	CCH	CHARTRIGHT	Canada	charter	active	1
China Airlines	CI / CAL	DYNASTY	Taiwan	legacy	active	1
EVA Air	BR / EVA	EVA	—	airline	active	—
Flair Airlines	F8 / FLE	FLAIR	Canada	airline	active	—
Harbour Air	YB	HARBOUR EXPRESS	Canada	airline	active	—
Manitoulin Transport Inc.	—	—	Canada	private	active	1
Nation Research Council Canada	—	RESEARCH	Canada	government	active	1
Nolinor Aviation	N5 / NRL	NOLINOR	Canada	charter	active	3
PAL Airlines	PB / PVL	PROVINCIAL	Canada	regional	active	1
Pegasus Airlines	PC / PGT	SUNTURK	Turkey	low cost	active	1
PLAY	OG / FPY	PLAYER	Iceland	low cost	active	1
Porter Airlines	PD / POE	PORTER	Canada	regional	active	7
Private	—	—	Global	private	active	2
RCAF	CFC	CANFORCE	Canada	military	active	4
Seair Seaplanes	—	—	Canada	airline	active	1
SunExpress	XQ / SXS	SUNEXPRESS	Turkey	airline	active	1
Transport Canada	TGO	TRANSPORT	—	government	active	2
Turkish Airlines	TK / THY	TURKISH	Turkey	legacy	active	1
TVPX AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS INC TRUSTEE	—	—	United States	other	active	1
United Express	UA / UAL	UNITED	United States	regional	active	1
Westjet	WS / WJA	WESTJET	Canada	airline	active	2

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