HoustonSpotters FlightTracker change log
Version Date released Changes
1.0 January 4, 2018
  • Initial release - provides tracking of flights inbound to all Houston area airports - filtered for heavies and specials.
2.0 April 14, 2018
  • Clickable tail numbers in flight lists and specials list
  • Specials page now shows all arriving and departing specials - including scheduled, not just en route
  • Specials now show up in departures list (highlighted)
  • Removed dedicated specials table - all specials will show up highlighted in the heavy or other table
  • Separated airline and GA lists
  • Added flight status below each arrival / departure time
  • Added diverted highlighting
  • Improved loading screens - now includes a spinner to indicate loading, as well as a percentage
2.1 April 29, 2018
  • Added links into each tail number box for FlightAware.com and JetPhotos.net
2.2 May 20, 2018
  • Added highlight to specify types to show up in the list as specials do. This will allow us to easily notice infrequent visitors such as the Anontovs and not have to add every tail number to the specials list. Also added diverting highlight.
    Special planes
    Special types
    Diverted planes
2.21 February 2, 2020
  • Modified the specials listing page to include both FlightAware and JetPhotos links
3.0 October 12, 2024
  • Redesign of the flight listing page to show condensed data to accommodate mobile viewing.
3.1 December 30, 2024
  • Added link to report repainted special liveries
  • Added link to submit new special liveries
  • Added a copy button next to each tail number
  • Redesigned layout to work better on mobile screens (further updates planned)

Upcoming and planned features