Rich aircraft data
Registration, type, route, callsign, position
Free REST & WebSocket API
Query by hex, reg, type, callsign, position
Works alongside FlightAware, FR24, adsb.fi, adsb.lol
Zero conflicts โ€” runs as a lightweight sidecar alongside these and others
Real-time signal meter
Live RSSI, coverage radar, and 7-day trends

๐Ÿ“ก ADS-B — 1090 MHz

Already have an ADS-B setup, or a spare second dongle? Feed 1090 MHz positions too. It's the bonus, not the priority — VDL2 comes first.

๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ Want to decode what aircraft are saying? VDL2 is our sister site, vdliq.com ↗

Install

Run this on your Raspberry Pi or Linux receiver:

curl -sL adsbiq.com/install.sh | sudo bash

Takes under 60 seconds. Live status appears here once connected: not connected

Already running readsb or Docker? Advanced install →

Using Ultrafeeder or adsb.im?

Add ADSBiq via the Ultrafeeder expert page โ€” no script needed. Paste this into your ULTRAFEEDER_CONFIG or the expert settings UI:

adsb,feed.adsbiq.com,30004,beast_reduce_plus_out;mlat,feed.adsbiq.com,31090;

This adds Beast + MLAT feeds alongside your existing aggregators. Then register at adsbiq.com/join to claim your dashboard.

Multiple feeders detected on your network

Select which feeder to manage:

Your API Key

Use this from anywhere โ€” your laptop, VPS, phone, scripts. No IP restriction.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" https://api.adsbiq.com/v2/all

Set Your Receiver Location

Requirements

Already feeding adsb.fi, adsb.lol, FlightAware, FR24, or others? Perfect โ€” ADSBiq runs alongside them with zero conflicts.

Don't have a receiver yet?

You can build one for about $145 with off-the-shelf parts from Amazon. No soldering, no special tools.

Raspberry Pi 5
Kit w/ case + power
SDR Dongle
1090 MHz w/ filter
Antenna
Outdoor fiberglass
Full Build Guide & Parts List

ADSBiq is not affiliated with any hardware vendor. These are community-recommended, vendor-neutral components.

Uninstall

To completely remove the feeder from your receiver:

curl -sL adsbiq.com/uninstall.sh | sudo bash