Traveling light is the norm, but with work-from-home culture catching up, laptops are now gradually included in this list of essential items. But with hours to kill on the plane or train, watching a movie or catching up with some work seems more productive. To do this, you can turn on (or off) Airplane Mode on Windows 11 and use your laptop conveniently.
Even with the Airplane Mode enabled, you can still use your PC offline. So, anything that is already downloaded on your device will work as long as it does not need an update or requires a cloud sync. Then, once it is disabled, regular functions can resume. But before we discuss how to turn on or off Airplane Mode on Windows 11, let us briefly discuss what Airplane Mode is on your Windows PC.
What Is Airplane Mode and Why Use It in Windows 11
As the name suggests, Airplane Mode makes your laptop flight-ready. With the click of a button, all radio communications, like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular, location services, etc., are turned off, preventing your PC from sending or receiving any transmission signals. Then, once you’ve landed, click on the relevant option again to turn them back on.
But can Airplane Mode be used for other purposes as well? Let’s have a look:
- Troubleshooting Your Device: If you’ve been experiencing issues with Bluetooth, connecting to a Wi-Fi network, etc., they can sometimes be resolved by turning Airplane Mode on and off. This will force your Windows to restart all communication services, fixing temporary glitches.
- Avoiding Distractions: As Airplane Mode essentially makes your PC go completely offline, it’s a great way to voice distractions when doing something important. And once you’re done, turn it off to resume normal operations.
- Saving Battery Life: Because all radio communications have been turned off, Windows no longer needs to use additional resources to manage them. This can save on battery, especially when you’re already running low but can’t access to a charger.
Enable or Disable Airplane Mode on Windows 11
The process of enabling or disabling Airplane Mode is simple. You can use a keyboard shortcut or even the lock screen menu options. If those are unavailable, you can use the Settings app and even the Registry menu. For more details, here’s a step-by-step look.
1. Using Keyboard Shortcut
Most manufacturers assign the first row of the keyboard for certain function keys. This allows users to quickly turn on or off or increase or decrease certain functions, like volume, brightness, mute, etc. So, if you want to enable Airplane Mode without using any settings, go to your keyboard and press the Function or Fn + F12 keys together.
For certain PCs, the keyboard shortcut might differ. In this case, look for the key with the plane icon. Then, press the Fn + key with the plane icon together to turn Airplane Mode on or off.
2. Using Log in Screen
Step 1: On your lock screen, click on the Wi-Fi icon.
Step 2: Here, click on Airplane mode.
This will enable or, if already enabled, disable Airplane Mode on your Windows 11 device.
3. Using Quick Settings Menu
Step 1: Go to the bottom right corner and click on the network, sound, or battery icon to open the Quick Settings panel.
Step 2: Here, click on the Airplane mode tile.
Note: If you can’t see the Airplane mode tile, add it to the Quick Settings menu using the customization options.
This will instantly turn Airplane Mode on or off on your Windows device. Look out for the plane icon in the taskbar to see if Airplane Mode is enabled or not.
Additionally, you can also click on the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth tile to manually turn them on even when Airplane Mode is enabled. Windows will remember this setting for the next time Airplane Mode is enabled.
4. Using Settings Menu
Step 1: Open Settings on your device using the Windows + I key.
Tip: Alternatively, you can use other ways to open the Settings app.
Step 2: From the menu options, click on ‘Network & internet’.
Step 3: Then, click on Airplane mode.
Step 4: First, turn on the toggle for Airplane mode. This will instantly turn off the toggles for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Note: You can disable Airplane Mode by turning this toggle off. This will set the below toggles to their previous positions.
Step 5: Then, if required, turn on the toggles for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
This will ensure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled even when your device is on Airplane Mode. However, Windows will remember this setting and enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth the next time you turn on Airplane Mode. If you don’t want that, turn the required toggles off before leaving the settings menu.
5. Using Registry Editor
Step 1: Use the Windows + R key to open the Run window.
Step 2: Here, type regedit and press enter to run the command. If prompted, click on Yes.
Tip: Check out all the other ways to open the Registry Editor on Windows 11.
Step 3: Once the Registry Editor opens, type the following command in the search bar and press enter.
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\RadioManagement\SystemRadioState
Step 4: Go to Default and right-click.
Step 5: Click on Modify.
Step 6: Now, enter 1 in the Value data field to enable Airplane Mode.
Note: Enter 0 to disable Airplane Mode.
Step 7: Click on OK.
Depending on the value entered, this will enable or disable Airplane Mode on Windows 11.
FAQs for Using Airplane Mode on Windows 11
1. Can you use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth even when Airplane Mode is enabled?
When enabling Airplane Mode through the Settings window, you can separately enable Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Once done, Windows will remember this setting and use it whenever Airplane Mode is turned on. Or, you can manually turn on Wi-Fi or Bluetooth from the Quick Settings menu once your Windows device is on Airplane Mode.
2. How to check if Windows 11 is in Airplane Mode?
In the Quick Settings menu, a plane icon will be visible instead of the regular Wi-Fi icon. This helps you learn if your Windows PC is currently on Airplane Mode. Or, you can use any of the above methods to see if the necessary toggles or settings are enabled for the Airplane Mode option to double-check and confirm.
Fly Worry-Free
While Airplane Mode is mainly to help you operate your PC even when flying, it’s a great way to turn off all communications if you want to watch or write something without any distractions. So, we hope this article helped you understand how to turn on or off Airplane Mode on Windows 11. Additionally, you can also check our explainer if Airplane Mode is not turning off on your Windows device.
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