GPS when flying over the ocean
How can I see my location when flying over an ocean? I know that many airlines show you that on your screen, but I'm wondering if there's a way to do that on a phone, and without an internet connection.
Any OS is fine, Android, iOS, or even Windows Mobile.
I assume this won't be dangerous in any way as the phone would be on flight mode, and GPS is passive.
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How can I see my location when flying over an ocean? I know that many airlines show you that on your screen, but I'm wondering if there's a way to do that on a phone, and without an internet connection.
Any OS is fine, Android, iOS, or even Windows Mobile.
I assume this won't be dangerous in any way as the phone would be on flight mode, and GPS is passive.
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Does your phone (or tablet with GPS) has a world map connected to the GPS? If so, get a window seat, as farther from the windows GPS is often not working well.
– Willeke♦
4 hours ago
@Willeke A world map no. Only limited areas. Google Maps doesn't let downloading an offline map of anywhere close to a transatlantic (US to UK) flight.
– ispiro
4 hours ago
So the answers can/should include how to get the needed maps as well as which device to use. I usually use my route planner app but that does not include oceans either.
– Willeke♦
4 hours ago
What do you mean by "see my location"? The Compass app on iPhone will display your latitude and longitude. Or do you mean you want to see it on a map?
– Nate Eldredge
3 hours ago
@NateEldredge I mean see it on a map. But the map doesn't have to be exact. I don't need street names for example, just the general shorelines of origin and destination.
– ispiro
3 hours ago
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How can I see my location when flying over an ocean? I know that many airlines show you that on your screen, but I'm wondering if there's a way to do that on a phone, and without an internet connection.
Any OS is fine, Android, iOS, or even Windows Mobile.
I assume this won't be dangerous in any way as the phone would be on flight mode, and GPS is passive.
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How can I see my location when flying over an ocean? I know that many airlines show you that on your screen, but I'm wondering if there's a way to do that on a phone, and without an internet connection.
Any OS is fine, Android, iOS, or even Windows Mobile.
I assume this won't be dangerous in any way as the phone would be on flight mode, and GPS is passive.
air-travel maps gps-navigation
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Does your phone (or tablet with GPS) has a world map connected to the GPS? If so, get a window seat, as farther from the windows GPS is often not working well.
– Willeke♦
4 hours ago
@Willeke A world map no. Only limited areas. Google Maps doesn't let downloading an offline map of anywhere close to a transatlantic (US to UK) flight.
– ispiro
4 hours ago
So the answers can/should include how to get the needed maps as well as which device to use. I usually use my route planner app but that does not include oceans either.
– Willeke♦
4 hours ago
What do you mean by "see my location"? The Compass app on iPhone will display your latitude and longitude. Or do you mean you want to see it on a map?
– Nate Eldredge
3 hours ago
@NateEldredge I mean see it on a map. But the map doesn't have to be exact. I don't need street names for example, just the general shorelines of origin and destination.
– ispiro
3 hours ago
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Does your phone (or tablet with GPS) has a world map connected to the GPS? If so, get a window seat, as farther from the windows GPS is often not working well.
– Willeke♦
4 hours ago
@Willeke A world map no. Only limited areas. Google Maps doesn't let downloading an offline map of anywhere close to a transatlantic (US to UK) flight.
– ispiro
4 hours ago
So the answers can/should include how to get the needed maps as well as which device to use. I usually use my route planner app but that does not include oceans either.
– Willeke♦
4 hours ago
What do you mean by "see my location"? The Compass app on iPhone will display your latitude and longitude. Or do you mean you want to see it on a map?
– Nate Eldredge
3 hours ago
@NateEldredge I mean see it on a map. But the map doesn't have to be exact. I don't need street names for example, just the general shorelines of origin and destination.
– ispiro
3 hours ago
Does your phone (or tablet with GPS) has a world map connected to the GPS? If so, get a window seat, as farther from the windows GPS is often not working well.
– Willeke♦
4 hours ago
Does your phone (or tablet with GPS) has a world map connected to the GPS? If so, get a window seat, as farther from the windows GPS is often not working well.
– Willeke♦
4 hours ago
@Willeke A world map no. Only limited areas. Google Maps doesn't let downloading an offline map of anywhere close to a transatlantic (US to UK) flight.
– ispiro
4 hours ago
@Willeke A world map no. Only limited areas. Google Maps doesn't let downloading an offline map of anywhere close to a transatlantic (US to UK) flight.
– ispiro
4 hours ago
So the answers can/should include how to get the needed maps as well as which device to use. I usually use my route planner app but that does not include oceans either.
– Willeke♦
4 hours ago
So the answers can/should include how to get the needed maps as well as which device to use. I usually use my route planner app but that does not include oceans either.
– Willeke♦
4 hours ago
What do you mean by "see my location"? The Compass app on iPhone will display your latitude and longitude. Or do you mean you want to see it on a map?
– Nate Eldredge
3 hours ago
What do you mean by "see my location"? The Compass app on iPhone will display your latitude and longitude. Or do you mean you want to see it on a map?
– Nate Eldredge
3 hours ago
@NateEldredge I mean see it on a map. But the map doesn't have to be exact. I don't need street names for example, just the general shorelines of origin and destination.
– ispiro
3 hours ago
@NateEldredge I mean see it on a map. But the map doesn't have to be exact. I don't need street names for example, just the general shorelines of origin and destination.
– ispiro
3 hours ago
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I use OsmAnd for this sort of thing. There's a base world map that's not super detailed at the city level, but is certainly more than adequate for tracking the location of any passenger flight. It's also very helpful for having an accurate, detailed map of your destination before you even figure out how to get cell service after you land.
answered 3 hours ago
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
25.4k26696
Thanks. From your answer I also conclude that the built in OS apps don't have this option. +1.
– ispiro
3 hours ago
@ispiro, you just may to try [maps.me][1] offline map app. I used it in my latest flight. The map is based on OSM data too, but it's in vector. [1]: maps.me/download
– artptr
35 mins ago
add a comment |
While GPS is prohibited by many airlines under a broader electronics ban, many/most travelers have GPS enabled inadvertently.
If you are one who has 'forgotten' to turn it off, any GPS app on the phone will give you a location...provided you can reliably receive the signals within the aircraft.
Also, you can see your location retroactively in many regions by using flight tracking services such as FlightAware.com.
answered 1 hour ago
Johns-305Johns-305
29k15797
You can use GPS in 'airplane' mode as your GPS receiver doesn't emit any electromagnetic waves.
– JonathanReez♦
39 mins ago
2
@JonathanReez Some airlines ban GPS use, you must check first. Just like how AM/FM radios are banned, the issue is that all receivers unintentionally radiate some energy out the antenna that can interfere with other receivers.
– user71659
35 mins ago
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I use OsmAnd for this sort of thing. There's a base world map that's not super detailed at the city level, but is certainly more than adequate for tracking the location of any passenger flight. It's also very helpful for having an accurate, detailed map of your destination before you even figure out how to get cell service after you land.
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Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
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Thanks. From your answer I also conclude that the built in OS apps don't have this option. +1.
– ispiro
3 hours ago
@ispiro, you just may to try [maps.me][1] offline map app. I used it in my latest flight. The map is based on OSM data too, but it's in vector. [1]: maps.me/download
– artptr
35 mins ago
add a comment |
I use OsmAnd for this sort of thing. There's a base world map that's not super detailed at the city level, but is certainly more than adequate for tracking the location of any passenger flight. It's also very helpful for having an accurate, detailed map of your destination before you even figure out how to get cell service after you land.
answered 3 hours ago
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
25.4k26696
Thanks. From your answer I also conclude that the built in OS apps don't have this option. +1.
– ispiro
3 hours ago
@ispiro, you just may to try [maps.me][1] offline map app. I used it in my latest flight. The map is based on OSM data too, but it's in vector. [1]: maps.me/download
– artptr
35 mins ago
add a comment |
I use OsmAnd for this sort of thing. There's a base world map that's not super detailed at the city level, but is certainly more than adequate for tracking the location of any passenger flight. It's also very helpful for having an accurate, detailed map of your destination before you even figure out how to get cell service after you land.
answered 3 hours ago
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
25.4k26696
I use OsmAnd for this sort of thing. There's a base world map that's not super detailed at the city level, but is certainly more than adequate for tracking the location of any passenger flight. It's also very helpful for having an accurate, detailed map of your destination before you even figure out how to get cell service after you land.
answered 3 hours ago
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
25.4k26696
answered 3 hours ago
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
25.4k26696
answered 3 hours ago
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
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answered 3 hours ago
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
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Thanks. From your answer I also conclude that the built in OS apps don't have this option. +1.
– ispiro
3 hours ago
@ispiro, you just may to try [maps.me][1] offline map app. I used it in my latest flight. The map is based on OSM data too, but it's in vector. [1]: maps.me/download
– artptr
35 mins ago
add a comment |
Thanks. From your answer I also conclude that the built in OS apps don't have this option. +1.
– ispiro
3 hours ago
@ispiro, you just may to try [maps.me][1] offline map app. I used it in my latest flight. The map is based on OSM data too, but it's in vector. [1]: maps.me/download
– artptr
35 mins ago
Thanks. From your answer I also conclude that the built in OS apps don't have this option. +1.
– ispiro
3 hours ago
Thanks. From your answer I also conclude that the built in OS apps don't have this option. +1.
– ispiro
3 hours ago
@ispiro, you just may to try [maps.me][1] offline map app. I used it in my latest flight. The map is based on OSM data too, but it's in vector. [1]: maps.me/download
– artptr
35 mins ago
@ispiro, you just may to try [maps.me][1] offline map app. I used it in my latest flight. The map is based on OSM data too, but it's in vector. [1]: maps.me/download
– artptr
35 mins ago
add a comment |
While GPS is prohibited by many airlines under a broader electronics ban, many/most travelers have GPS enabled inadvertently.
If you are one who has 'forgotten' to turn it off, any GPS app on the phone will give you a location...provided you can reliably receive the signals within the aircraft.
Also, you can see your location retroactively in many regions by using flight tracking services such as FlightAware.com.
answered 1 hour ago
Johns-305Johns-305
29k15797
You can use GPS in 'airplane' mode as your GPS receiver doesn't emit any electromagnetic waves.
– JonathanReez♦
39 mins ago
2
@JonathanReez Some airlines ban GPS use, you must check first. Just like how AM/FM radios are banned, the issue is that all receivers unintentionally radiate some energy out the antenna that can interfere with other receivers.
– user71659
35 mins ago
add a comment |
While GPS is prohibited by many airlines under a broader electronics ban, many/most travelers have GPS enabled inadvertently.
If you are one who has 'forgotten' to turn it off, any GPS app on the phone will give you a location...provided you can reliably receive the signals within the aircraft.
Also, you can see your location retroactively in many regions by using flight tracking services such as FlightAware.com.
answered 1 hour ago
Johns-305Johns-305
29k15797
You can use GPS in 'airplane' mode as your GPS receiver doesn't emit any electromagnetic waves.
– JonathanReez♦
39 mins ago
2
@JonathanReez Some airlines ban GPS use, you must check first. Just like how AM/FM radios are banned, the issue is that all receivers unintentionally radiate some energy out the antenna that can interfere with other receivers.
– user71659
35 mins ago
add a comment |
While GPS is prohibited by many airlines under a broader electronics ban, many/most travelers have GPS enabled inadvertently.
If you are one who has 'forgotten' to turn it off, any GPS app on the phone will give you a location...provided you can reliably receive the signals within the aircraft.
Also, you can see your location retroactively in many regions by using flight tracking services such as FlightAware.com.
answered 1 hour ago
Johns-305Johns-305
29k15797
While GPS is prohibited by many airlines under a broader electronics ban, many/most travelers have GPS enabled inadvertently.
If you are one who has 'forgotten' to turn it off, any GPS app on the phone will give you a location...provided you can reliably receive the signals within the aircraft.
Also, you can see your location retroactively in many regions by using flight tracking services such as FlightAware.com.
answered 1 hour ago
Johns-305Johns-305
29k15797
answered 1 hour ago
Johns-305Johns-305
29k15797
answered 1 hour ago
Johns-305Johns-305
29k15797
answered 1 hour ago
Johns-305Johns-305
29k15797
29k15797
You can use GPS in 'airplane' mode as your GPS receiver doesn't emit any electromagnetic waves.
– JonathanReez♦
39 mins ago
2
@JonathanReez Some airlines ban GPS use, you must check first. Just like how AM/FM radios are banned, the issue is that all receivers unintentionally radiate some energy out the antenna that can interfere with other receivers.
– user71659
35 mins ago
add a comment |
You can use GPS in 'airplane' mode as your GPS receiver doesn't emit any electromagnetic waves.
– JonathanReez♦
39 mins ago
2
@JonathanReez Some airlines ban GPS use, you must check first. Just like how AM/FM radios are banned, the issue is that all receivers unintentionally radiate some energy out the antenna that can interfere with other receivers.
– user71659
35 mins ago
You can use GPS in 'airplane' mode as your GPS receiver doesn't emit any electromagnetic waves.
– JonathanReez♦
39 mins ago
You can use GPS in 'airplane' mode as your GPS receiver doesn't emit any electromagnetic waves.
– JonathanReez♦
39 mins ago
2
2
@JonathanReez Some airlines ban GPS use, you must check first. Just like how AM/FM radios are banned, the issue is that all receivers unintentionally radiate some energy out the antenna that can interfere with other receivers.
– user71659
35 mins ago
@JonathanReez Some airlines ban GPS use, you must check first. Just like how AM/FM radios are banned, the issue is that all receivers unintentionally radiate some energy out the antenna that can interfere with other receivers.
– user71659
35 mins ago
add a comment |
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Does your phone (or tablet with GPS) has a world map connected to the GPS? If so, get a window seat, as farther from the windows GPS is often not working well.
– Willeke♦
4 hours ago
@Willeke A world map no. Only limited areas. Google Maps doesn't let downloading an offline map of anywhere close to a transatlantic (US to UK) flight.
– ispiro
4 hours ago
So the answers can/should include how to get the needed maps as well as which device to use. I usually use my route planner app but that does not include oceans either.
– Willeke♦
4 hours ago
What do you mean by "see my location"? The Compass app on iPhone will display your latitude and longitude. Or do you mean you want to see it on a map?
– Nate Eldredge
3 hours ago
@NateEldredge I mean see it on a map. But the map doesn't have to be exact. I don't need street names for example, just the general shorelines of origin and destination.
– ispiro
3 hours ago