ResourceShelf Real-Time #1
For the past few months we’ve been collecting links to resources (web pages and client apps) that offer real-time or near real-time information. In some cases, these resources include maps and pages that automatically refresh themselves with new info after a set period of time.

Our hope is to create a database of these tools in the near future. The collection continues to grow.

In the meantime, we’ll begin posting direct links to these real-time data sources two or three times a week in a new section titled: ResourceShelf Real-Time. As the weeks go by, you’ll find everything from forest fire info in the U.S. to train travel times in the UK. From the altitude of a commercial airliner travelling from Chicago to San Francisco to a cool trafficam or two. Of course, your suggestions are always appreciated. Please send them to us at mailto:resourceshelf@myway.com.

So, without further ado, here’s ResourceShelf Real-Time #1:

+++ FlightAware
One of a number of tools to track planes (both commercial and private) as they travel across Canadian and U.S. airspace. It’s also possible (although sometimes unreliable) to track international flights either coming or going from the U.S or Canada. Many similar services exist (expect coverage of them soon). We like FlightAware because:
+ Track by tail number, airline/flight #, or airport
+ See all flights coming/going from a specific airport
+ If you register (free and easy) pages will autorefresh
+ Archive of past flight info
+ Near real-time location info (example)

+++ Amtrak Real-Time Train Status

+++ What’s Playing on Sirius Satellite Radio Right Now
+ Page auto-refreshes as new songs/shows hit the air
+ Also searchable

+++ City of Seattle Real-Time 911 Dispatch
+ Also searchable back to 2003.

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