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Flight Alerts for UK Travellers

SMS alerts that work with UK phone numbers and all UK airports.

By Tom Walsh

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SkyText is built for UK families tracking flights from British airports.

UK airports we track departures from: - London Heathrow (LHR) - London Gatwick (LGW) - London Stansted (STN) - London Luton (LTN) - Manchester (MAN) - Birmingham (BHX) - Edinburgh (EDI) - Glasgow (GLA) - Bristol (BRS) - Newcastle (NCL) - And all other UK airports

Arrivals work too: Track any flight arriving at any UK airport. Know when they've landed at Heathrow, when they've touched down in Manchester, when they've arrived in Edinburgh.

UK phone numbers: SMS alerts are sent to UK mobile numbers (+44). International numbers are also supported for family abroad.

UK-focused use cases: - Tracking family flying from UK airports - Knowing when holiday flights return - Business travel from regional airports - Expat family visiting from overseas

Pricing is in GBP. Support is UK-based. Built for British families tracking the people they care about.

Comparison

How SkyText compares.

Other apps

International services available
Often app-based
Free tiers common
Not specifically UK-focused
May have international pricing
Support timezone differences

SkyText

Built for UK market
GBP pricing
All UK airports covered
UK mobile numbers supported
UK-focused (though works globally)
Paid service

How it works

Three steps to peace of mind.

1

Enter the flight number

Type the flight number. No app to download.

2

Add your phone number

Enter the mobile number where you want to receive the alert.

3

Get a text when they land

We track the flight and send you an SMS. That's it.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Does it work with all UK airports?

Yes. Any commercial flight from or to any UK airport.

Can I track flights to non-UK destinations?

Yes. Track flights from UK airports to anywhere in the world.

What about UK family living abroad?

International phone numbers are supported. Track their flights from wherever you are.

Try it yourself

Enter a flight number. Get a text when it lands.

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Tom Walsh
Tom Walsh

Founder, SkyText

Aviation lover who built SkyText because families deserve to know when someone lands safely. Has tracked more flights than he'd like to admit.