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.

Registration	Aircraft Type	Current Airframe	Current Operator
C-FWIJ	Boeing 737-8CT	Boeing 737-8CT	Westjet
C-GKYN	Embraer ERJ-190-400STD	Embraer ERJ-190-400STD	Porter Airlines
C-FPVJ	Bombardier Dash 8-Q402	Bombardier Dash 8-Q402	PAL Airlines
C-GKQC	Bombardier Dash 8-Q402	Bombardier Dash 8-Q402	Porter Airlines
C-FOGZ	Dassualt HU-25A Guardian	Dassualt HU-25A Guardian	Nation Research Council Canada
C-GLQB	Bombardier Dash 8-Q402	Bombardier Dash 8-Q402	Porter Airlines
B-16206	Airbus A321-211	Airbus A321-211	EVA Air
C-FCEU	Airbus A321-211	Airbus A321-211	Air Canada
C-GVJZ	Bombardier Dash 8-Q402	Bombardier Dash 8-Q402	Air Canada Express (Jazz Aviation)
C-GWBJ	Boeing 737-7CT	Boeing 737-7CT	Westjet
C-FGXH	Beechcraft C90A King Air	Beechcraft C90A King Air	Transport Canada
C-FHNF	Boeing 737-705	Boeing 737-705	Canadian North
C-FLKD	Boeing 737 MAX 8	Boeing 737 MAX 8	Flair Airlines
TC-SMU	Boeing 737 MAX 8	Boeing 737 MAX 8	SunExpress
TC-JGC	Boeing 737-8F2	Boeing 737-8F2	AJet
CF-ZZJ	De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Mk.I Beaver	De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Mk.I Beaver	Seair Seaplanes
C-GKZE	Embraer ERJ-190-400STD	Embraer ERJ-190-400STD	Porter Airlines
C-IJQN	Thatcher CX-4	Thatcher CX-4	Private
C-GKXH	Embraer ERJ-190-400STD	Embraer ERJ-190-400STD	Porter Airlines
C-GKQJ	Embraer ERJ-190-400STD	Embraer ERJ-190-400STD	Porter Airlines
TC-CPD	Boeing 737-82R	Boeing 737-82R	Pegasus Airlines
N770YX	Embraer ERJ-170-200LR	Embraer ERJ-170-200LR	United Express
C-GODB	Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 605	Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 605	Chartright Air
TC-HKN	Sikorsky S-76B	Sikorsky S-76B	Private
TC-LLU	Boeing 787-9	Boeing 787-9	Turkish Airlines
C-GKQG	Bombardier Dash 8-Q402	Bombardier Dash 8-Q402	Porter Airlines
B-18005	Boeing 777-309ER	Boeing 777-309ER	China Airlines
N685TA	Airbus A320-232	Airbus A320-232	—
177705	Boeing C-17A Globemaster III	Boeing C-17A Globemaster III	RCAF
C-GGNZ	Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Series 2A	Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Series 2A	—
133606	Canadair CT-133 Silver Star III	Canadair CT-133 Silver Star III	RCAF
C-GNLK	Boeing 737-2K2C(Adv)	Boeing 737-2K2C(Adv)	Nolinor Aviation
C-GSPW	Boeing 737-275C(Adv)	Boeing 737-275C(Adv)	Air Inuit
S2-AJY	Boeing 787-9	Boeing 787-9	Biman Bangladesh Airlines
C-FVNB	Boeing 787-9	Boeing 787-9	Air Canada
TF-PPB	Airbus A320-251N	Airbus A320-251N	PLAY
N702HT	Pilatus PC-24	Pilatus PC-24	TVPX AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS INC TRUSTEE
330002	Airbus CC-330 Husky	Airbus CC-330 Husky	RCAF
C-GNLW	Boeing 737-2R4C(Adv)	Boeing 737-2R4C(Adv)	Nolinor Aviation
C-GNLN	Boeing 737-2B6C(Adv)	Boeing 737-2B6C(Adv)	Nolinor Aviation
12428	Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King	Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King	RCAF
C-GUWW	Short SC-7 Skyvan 3-100	Short SC-7 Skyvan 3-100	—

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