Flight radar Bristol Airport
The radar above is centred on Bristol Airport (BRS), the largest airport in the South West of England. Click any aircraft for its flight number, route and altitude.
Bristol in short
Bristol Airport sits on a hilltop at Lulsgate, about eight miles south-west of the city — an elevated position that occasionally puts the runway in low cloud while the surrounding valleys stay clear. easyJet runs a major base here, joined by Ryanair, Jet2 and TUI, with KLM connecting Bristol to the Amsterdam hub.
History
Commercial flying in Bristol dates back to 1930 at Whitchurch; operations moved to the current Lulsgate site in 1957. The airport has grown steadily into the international gateway for the West Country and South Wales.
Watching Bristol on the radar
Bristol’s single runway points roughly east-west; with the prevailing westerlies, arrivals sweep in over the Chew Valley. The radar also picks up traffic into Cardiff and Exeter, making the South West corner of the map busier than you might expect.
Frequently asked questions
Which airlines fly from Bristol? easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, TUI, KLM and others — see today’s departures.
Why is my flight diverted? Hilltop fog occasionally forces diversions; the radar shows where the aircraft actually went.
How do I track an arrival? Open Bristol arrivals and follow the flight on the radar above.