Track Flights Without an App
No download. No account. Just a text when they land.
By Tom Walsh
Try SkyTextNot everyone wants another app on their phone. Not everyone has a smartphone. Not everyone can figure out push notifications.
The app-based tracking problem: 1. Find the right app in the app store 2. Download it (requires storage space) 3. Create an account (requires email, password) 4. Enable notifications (find settings, toggle things) 5. Add the flight 6. Hope the notification actually works 7. Keep the app installed until the flight lands
For a one-off flight, that's a lot of effort.
SMS tracking workflow: 1. Go to website 2. Enter flight number 3. Enter phone number 4. Get text when they land
Works on smartphones. Works on older phones. Works on flip phones. Works on any device that receives text messages.
For people who track flights occasionally, the no-app approach is simpler. For aviation enthusiasts who track daily, an app makes more sense.
SkyText is built for worried relatives, not frequent trackers.
Comparison
How SkyText compares.
Other apps
SkyText
How it works
Three steps to peace of mind.
Enter the flight number
Type the flight number. No app to download.
Add your phone number
Enter the mobile number where you want to receive the alert.
Get a text when they land
We track the flight and send you an SMS. That's it.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Do I need a smartphone?
No. SkyText sends SMS texts that work on any phone.
Is there a website I need to check?
No. After setup, the landing alert comes directly to your phone via text.
What about older relatives?
If they can receive text messages, SkyText works for them.
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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.