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Live planes and satellites over Tri-Cities, WA
The scope below is live: every trackable aircraft and satellite above Tri-Cities right now, centered on 46.2454, -119.1962. Click anything for callsign, route, altitude, and more.
Tonight
Visible passes for the next 12 hours — sun-lit satellite, dark sky at your point.
Nearest major airports
With Tri Cities Airport (PSC) only 4 miles to the east, Tri-Cities sits directly under active approach and departure paths — expect frequent low-altitude traffic between roughly 2,000 and 8,000 ft, with the direction of flow flipping when the wind changes.
About the sky over Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities (Washington) has a population of about 244,036 and sits at 46.2454°N, 119.1962°W. Aircraft on this page come from the crowdsourced ADS-B network (coverage over metro areas like this is typically excellent); satellites are computed in your browser from published orbital elements — several hundred are above the local horizon at any moment.
What planes fly over Tri-Cities?
Most identifiable traffic over Tri-Cities is tied to Tri Cities Airport (PSC), 4 miles to the east, plus PDT (42 mi) and ALW (45 mi). Add high-altitude cruise traffic passing over on airway routes. The live scope on this page shows each one with callsign, route, and altitude.
How many satellites are above Tri-Cities right now?
Several hundred cataloged objects are above Tri-Cities's horizon at any moment — mostly Starlink, plus stations, science payloads, and decades-old relics. Open the SPACE tab on this page for the live, computed count at 46.2454, -119.1962.
Can I see the ISS from Tri-Cities?
Yes. The ISS passes over Washington several times most weeks; visible passes happen when the station is sunlit while the sky over Tri-Cities is dark — typically 1–3 hours after sunset or before sunrise. The Tonight panel on this page computes exact times, directions, and durations.