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Live planes and satellites over Racine, WI
The scope below is live: every trackable aircraft and satellite above Racine right now, centered on 42.7261, -87.7828. 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 Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) only 12 miles to the southwest, Racine 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 Racine
Racine (Wisconsin) has a population of about 77,742 and sits at 42.7261°N, 87.7828°W. Aircraft on this page come from the crowdsourced ADS-B network (coverage over this area depends on volunteer receivers nearby); satellites are computed in your browser from published orbital elements — several hundred are above the local horizon at any moment.
What planes fly over Racine?
Most identifiable traffic over Racine is tied to Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW), 12 miles to the southwest, plus MKE (16 mi) and PWK (43 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 Racine right now?
Several hundred cataloged objects are above Racine'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 42.7261, -87.7828.
Can I see the ISS from Racine?
Yes. The ISS passes over Wisconsin several times most weeks; visible passes happen when the station is sunlit while the sky over Racine is dark — typically 1–3 hours after sunset or before sunrise. The Tonight panel on this page computes exact times, directions, and durations.