How to Turn Off Airplane Mode in Windows 10

To turn off Airplane mode in Windows 10, select the action center icon on the taskbar and select the Airplane mode tile so it’s no longer highlighted. Or go to Settings > Network & Internet > Airplane mode and turn it Off. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can then connect again.

Applies to: Windows 10. Checked against Microsoft Support on September 27, 2026. Some labels follow the Windows 10 interface.

Airplane mode turns off all wireless connections at once, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile data.

Turn it off in action center

1. Select the action center icon at the right end of the taskbar, or press Windows + A.
2. Select the Airplane mode tile. When it’s off, the tile isn’t highlighted.

You can also select the network icon on the taskbar and select Airplane mode there.

Turn it off in Settings

1. Select Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Airplane mode.
2. Turn Airplane mode Off.
3. Under Wireless devices, make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are on.

If Airplane mode is stuck on or keeps turning on

• Check for a switch or key. Many laptops have a wireless switch or a key with an airplane or antenna icon. Press it, sometimes with Fn.
• Restart your PC. This often clears a stuck setting.
• Check the network adapter. Right-click Start > Device Manager > Network adapters. If your Wi-Fi adapter has a down arrow, right-click it and select Enable device.
• Update or reinstall the Wi-Fi driver. Get it from your PC maker’s website, or see the driver steps in how to fix Wi-Fi and network problems in Windows 10.

Turn it off with the keyboard

Many laptops have a key with an airplane or radio-tower icon, often on F2, F10, F12, or PrtScn. Press it, or hold Fn and press it, to switch Airplane mode on and off. If your laptop has no such key, open the action center with Windows + A and press Tab and the arrow keys to reach the Airplane mode tile, then press Spacebar.

More fixes if it’s still stuck

Restart the Radio Management service

Airplane mode is controlled by a background service. Press Windows + R, type services.msc, and press Enter. Double-click Radio Management Service, set Startup type to Automatic, select Start (or Stop and then Start if it’s already running), and select OK.

Stop Windows from turning off the Wi-Fi adapter

In Device Manager, expand Network adapters, double-click your Wi-Fi adapter, and open the Power Management tab. Clear Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power and select OK. This often fixes Airplane mode switching on after sleep.

Reset the network settings

Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Status and select Network reset at the bottom, then Reset now. The PC restarts, and you’ll need to reconnect to Wi-Fi with its password.

The Airplane mode switch is grayed out

Windows can’t find a wireless adapter to control. Check that Wi-Fi isn’t turned off in the PC’s BIOS or UEFI settings, and reinstall the Wi-Fi driver from your PC maker’s site.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use Wi-Fi while Airplane mode is on?

Yes. Turn on Airplane mode, then turn Wi-Fi back on in the network menu or Settings. The same works for Bluetooth. See how to turn on Bluetooth in Windows 10.

Airplane mode is off, but Wi-Fi still won’t connect. What now?

See how to turn on Wi-Fi in Windows 10.

Does Airplane mode save battery?

A little. It turns off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular radios, which all use power while searching for signals. It’s most useful when you don’t need the internet, such as on a flight or when reading offline.

The Airplane mode switch is in Settings > Network & Internet > Airplane mode. For all the ways to open Settings, see how to open Settings in Windows 10.

To go offline on purpose, see how to turn off the internet on Windows 10.

Microsoft’s guide is Fix Wi-Fi connection issues in Windows, which covers Airplane mode. More help is on our Windows Help & Guides page.

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