Flight tracker display
Use Mach 2 as a dedicated flight tracker display for the home, office, desk, or shelf instead of opening a phone app every time a plane passes.
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LED Flight Tracker Display for Home
Your own window into the sky. A full-color LED flight tracker, hand-finished in solid maple and supported by its maker. Live overhead tracking included, with no device subscription.
$399.00
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Handmade to order · 20 in this batch
3–10 business days to build, plus about a week for finishing.
3–10 business days to build, plus about a week for finishing.
MACH 2 / SOLID MAPLE
Interactive preview · example flights
A different mood. One little box.
Find your favorite scene.
A little discovery, overhead.
The route, airline and aircraft passing above your place. The details scroll by, just like on the box.
Explore this scene Overhead tracking included. Example flights.Flight filters 4
Choose what appears in the Overhead scene.
4 matching aircraft in this example sky.
Make the colors yours
This scene uses its own colors. Try the color controls on Overhead or Clock.
Set the pace
Changes the Overhead detail ticker. Each aircraft stays for 10 seconds.
FlightTrackerLED Mach 2
LED Flight Tracker Display for Home · Solid Maple
5.0 ★ 106 verified reviews
Free US shipping
Ships worldwide
Handmade to order · 20 in this batch
30-day return window
Live ADS-B flight tracking on a 2,048-pixel full-color LED matrix. Watch overhead aircraft, follow specific flight numbers, open Departure Board mode, switch display modes, adjust brightness, and filter what appears. Set up in minutes, configure from any browser, and get free OTA updates for life.
$399.00
USD · Free US shipping · Handmade to order
Eligible buyers may see 4 interest-free payments of $99.75 with Shop Pay at checkout.
Ships worldwide — international rates shown at checkout · duties & delivery details in the shipping policy
Handmade to order · allow 3–10 business days plus about a week for finishing
Departure Board uses your FlightAware AeroAPI key; provider charges may apply.
Or go straight to secure checkout ↗ Try it before you buy it. Drive a live simulation of this exact panel — scenes, colors, filters, the works.What's Included
- 64×32 P3 LED matrix (192 × 96 mm panel) in a solid maple frame
- ESP32-S3 controller board (pre-installed)
- USB-C cable for setup and power
- Quick start card
- Overhead Scanner, specific flight mode, Departure Board mode, scenes, and filters
- Free lifetime OTA updates
- Free lifetime support
ESP32-S3
Purpose-built controller, fast boot, no SD card to corrupt.
Maple
Handmade wood enclosure, not a 3D-printed LED matrix shell.
Statement
Built to sit out on a desk, shelf, or console and start conversations.
OTA
New scenes, fixes, and features can ship straight over Wi-Fi.
Buying it as a gift? The Mach 2 arrives finished in solid maple, needs no app or subscription to start, and the 30-day return window covers a wrong guess — it's a frequent pilot gift, plane spotter gift, and airplane gift for dad. See why it works as an aviation gift →
What's inside
Built for flight tracking and beyond.
Track individual flights by flight number, watch planes overhead in real time, open Departure Board mode, or switch to one of the built-in display modes. Mach 2 runs on ESP32-S3 and gets free OTA updates so it keeps improving after it arrives.
Flight tracker board for home
Set your home location and let the Overhead Scanner show nearby aircraft, route details, altitude, speed, and airline data on the LED board.
Flight radar display
Customers often call it a flight radar display or flight radar box: live aircraft data rendered on a physical handmade display instead of a map app.
Pilot gift
It is a finished aviation gift for pilots, plane spotters, dads, husbands, and aviation fans who already have enough mugs and posters.
What it can become
One display, several aviation modes.
Mach 2 stays interesting because it is not just a static light-up map. It can work as an overhead flight tracker, individual flight tracker, flight radar display, departure board display, and gift-ready aviation desk piece.
Live aircraft over your home
Define your sky and watch planes as they enter your tracking area, with readable flight details on the 64x32 LED matrix.
Follow one flight
Enter an active flight number and track route, aircraft type, altitude, speed, and status for that specific flight.
Airport-style board
Turn the display into a compact departure board display for a favorite airport using your FlightAware AeroAPI key.
How it works
From unboxing to tracking.
Mach 2 connects to Wi-Fi through the browser setup tool at setup.flighttrackerled.com, then pulls live flight data from ADS-B sources and displays it on a 2,048-pixel LED matrix. After it is on your network, use the built-in settings page to configure location, modes, filters, and brightness.
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Plug in & connect
Plug Mach 2 into your computer with USB-C, open setup.flighttrackerled.com in Chrome or Edge, then connect the display to Wi-Fi.
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Configure settings
Once Mach 2 is online, open its settings page from the same Wi-Fi network to set your location, tracking zone, brightness, filters, display mode, and Departure Board preferences.
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Watch flights live
Aircraft data streams in real time from ADS-B sources, including flight numbers, airlines, altitude, speed, and aircraft type.
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Track specific flights
Enter a flight number to follow a specific plane. Status, progress, and ETA update live until it lands — then the display returns to the overhead scanner.
What's in the box
Everything you need, nothing you don't.
LED Matrix Display64x32 RGB LED panel with 2,048 individually addressable pixels, installed in the enclosure and ready to go.
Handcrafted Wood EnclosureEach enclosure is hand-built, sanded, and finished to look at home on a desk, shelf, or nightstand.
ESP32-S3 ControllerAdafruit MatrixPortal S3 with Wi-Fi, USB-C, and 8MB flash, pre-flashed with Flight Tracker firmware.
Power Supply & Cable5V 5A DC adapter and USB-C cable included. Plug into any standard outlet and you're up and running.
Technical Specs
What's under the hood.
ProcessorESP32-S3 (Adafruit MatrixPortal S3)
Display64x32 RGB LED matrix (HUB75)
Resolution2,048 individually addressable RGB pixels
ConnectivityWi-Fi 2.4GHz, USB-C
Data SourceLive ADS-B flight tracking via cloud API
Power5V 5A DC supply included
EnclosureHandcrafted wood frame, assembled
UpdatesFree OTA firmware updates over Wi-Fi
Dimensions8.5" x 3.75" x 5"
SetupBrowser-based USB Web Serial, no app needed
Side by side
How Mach 2 compares.
Both are real-time LED flight displays. Where Mach 2 differs comes down to how it's built, who's behind it, and how it's set up. Cross-shopping? See the full Flight Wall alternative comparison — or the Vestaboard alternative if you're weighing a split-flap board.
FlightTrackerLED
Mach 2
Compared with
TheFlightWall
No app required
Mach 2
Set up from your browser
TheFlightWall
Requires their mobile app
Open build process
Mach 2
Electronics, testing, and product development are shown openly
TheFlightWall
See the manufacturer’s current hardware details
Live-data feel
Mach 2
Short-burst Live Mode lets speed, altitude, and climb rate visibly tick
TheFlightWall
Displays live aircraft metrics
Departure Board mode
Mach 2
Built as its own display mode
TheFlightWall
Area and flight tracking
Direct maker support
Mach 2
Help from the person building and improving the device
TheFlightWall
Support through TheFlightWall
Product philosophy
Mach 2
Handmade, transparent, app-free, aviation-first
TheFlightWall
App-controlled flight display
Before you order
Buyer questions, answered.
The Mach 2 is available to order. The solid maple cases are being finished by hand right now, so allow about a week extra on top of the normal 3-10 business-day build and test window. US shipping is free; international rates appear at checkout.
No app or device subscription is required. First-time setup uses desktop Chrome or Edge over USB-C; day-to-day control lives in your online owner portal. Overhead tracking and firmware updates are included. Departure Board and pre-departure status use your FlightAware AeroAPI key; provider charges may apply.
Yes. ADS-B coverage is worldwide, so the Overhead Scanner and flight-number tracking work anywhere with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, and the display ships worldwide with rates shown at checkout; import duties may apply depending on your country.
Overhead and flight-number tracking work out of the box. Departure Board mode uses a low-cost FlightAware AeroAPI key you add in your owner portal — and if you would rather not create one, reach out and I will help you get it working.
Yes — there is a 30-day return window, and the display arrives finished in solid maple with a quick-start card, so it works as a hand-over-ready aviation gift.
Customer Reviews
Verified reviews of the Mach 2.
Real first-party customer reviews, shown with the buyer's public name and review date.
"[name removed] has been so helpful. If you have any issues at all, he will graciously walk you through each step, and he responds very quickly. This is a great gift for a plane fanatic — my husband loves it! (And I do too!)"
"The tracker looks great!"
"This is a great gadget and a must have for aviation geeks."
"Absolutely made my husband's Christmas. It is extremely hard to buy for someone who has everything, and this exceeded expectations! Thank you for this amazing little box of fun!"
"Seller was very helpful and I like the product."
"Just as described, can't wait to give it as a gift! Had a little wifi-troubleshooting but the seller responded very quickly and I got it up and running easily after."
"great product my fiancé loved it!"
"Item just as described and worked well with the instructions provided on the description page."
"We have had the Flight Radar Box about 2 weeks and we have thoroughly enjoyed it. We’ve got it positioned so we can see everything that’s coming over our house. The set up was a little tricky but the seller did try to help us with it. Once we were connected, the rest was pretty easy. Perfect gift for anyone that loves aviation."
"Amazing product! Purchased for my Dad."
"Great build. Easy set up with instructions!"
"Very well built with a beautiful display. Seller was extremely helpful getting it set up. Wife loved it."
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"The seller was super helpful!"
"I sincerely love this item! I had a bit of trouble connecting, as my PC was six years old, and my Mac didn't want to cooperate. But [name removed] patiently helped me throughout the process. Truly outstanding customer service! The quality is first-rate, and it's a terrific addition to all my aviation gadgetry. Can't recommend this enough--worth every penny!"
"Awesome device, lots of fun to watch planes overhead with the family."
"Bought this for my boyfriend who is a huge aviation nerd. He hasn’t stopped playing with it since it arrived."
"[name removed]’s customer service is next level. Had a small issue and it was resolved same day."
"This thing is so cool! The display is crisp and it picks up so many flights."
"Perfect gift for my dad. He watches it every evening now."
"Super easy setup once [name removed] walked me through it. Highly recommend!"
"My son is obsessed with this. Best purchase I’ve made in a while."
"Beautifully made and works flawlessly. [name removed] is the best."
"This is my second one - bought one for home and one for the office."
"My husband loves watching the planes at night. Great conversation piece."
"Fast shipping and excellent support. Very happy with the Mach 2."
"Bought for my pilot friend - he was blown away by it."
"Setup was smooth thanks to the detailed instructions and [name removed]’s help."
"This is such a neat little device. My whole family enjoys it."
"[name removed] really stands behind his product. Great experience all around."
"My dad checks it every morning. He loves seeing all the traffic."
"Excellent quality and very responsive seller."
"Bought two - one for each of my aviation-obsessed brothers."
"Works perfectly and looks awesome on the shelf."
"The best gift I’ve given in years. My husband is hooked."
"Super cool gadget. [name removed] helped me get it connected in minutes."
"My son wants to be a pilot and this has been amazing for him."
"Very satisfied. Looks premium and performs great."
"[name removed] is the most helpful seller I’ve ever dealt with."
"This thing is addictive to watch. So many planes!"
"Bought as a Christmas gift and it was a huge hit."
"My father-in-law loves it. Spends hours watching the display."
"Fantastic product and even better customer service."
"Works exactly as advertised. Very happy with this purchase."
"Bought for my husband’s birthday. He says it’s his favorite gift."
"[name removed] was super responsive when I had setup questions."
"This is so much cooler than I expected. Highly recommend!"
"Perfect for any aviation enthusiast."
"My kids love pointing out the planes on the display."
"Great quality build and very accurate tracking."
"[name removed] helped me get it running in under 10 minutes. Awesome!"
"This has been a game changer for my flight tracking hobby."
"Super cool gadget. My boyfriend won’t stop talking about it."
"Excellent product and outstanding support."
"Bought two as gifts — both recipients loved them."
"The display is beautiful and the device is very well made."
"[name removed] is incredibly helpful. 10/10 experience."
"My uncle who is a retired pilot loves this thing."
"Easy to set up after I got a quick tip from [name removed]."
"This is such a fun device. Worth every penny."
"My husband is addicted to watching it."
"Great product with fantastic customer service."
"Bought for my dad and he uses it daily."
"Very impressed with the build quality."
"[name removed] responded within minutes when I needed help."
"This makes a fantastic gift for any plane lover."
"Love watching all the flights go by in real time."
"Setup was quick and easy thanks to the seller."
"My whole family enjoys looking at this."
"Excellent device. Would buy again."
"[name removed] went above and beyond to help me."
"This is so much fun to have at home."
"Best gift for my aviation-obsessed husband."
"Very accurate and the display looks premium."
"[name removed]’s support made the whole process smooth."
"My kids love identifying planes on it."
"Fantastic product. Highly recommend."
"Setup was easy after [name removed] helped me."
"My dad uses this every single day."
"Great quality and fast shipping."
"This is such a cool gadget!"
"[name removed] is an amazing seller. Very responsive."
"My husband loves it so much."
"Works perfectly and looks great."
"Best gift idea for plane lovers."
"Very happy with this purchase."
"[name removed] helped me troubleshoot quickly."
"My family enjoys this every night."
"Super cool device. Worth it."
"Excellent customer service as always."
"My dad is obsessed with this."
"Great product and very well built."
"[name removed] made setup stress-free."
"This is addictive to watch!"
"Perfect for any aviation fan."
"Very pleased with my purchase."
"My husband says this is his favorite thing."
"Great quality and fast support."
"Bought for my brother — he loves it."
"This device is so much fun."
"[name removed]’s help was invaluable."
"Beautiful display and accurate tracking."
"My whole family is hooked on this."
"Excellent product all around."
"Best gift I’ve given in a long time."
"[name removed] provides top-tier support."
"This is an awesome little device. Highly recommend to everyone!"