diff --git a/dump1090.c b/dump1090.c
index c3a6f6f..6e31c57 100644
--- a/dump1090.c
+++ b/dump1090.c
@@ -2396,6 +2396,7 @@ void backgroundTasks(void) {
     if (Modes.net) {
         modesAcceptClients();
         modesReadFromClients();
+        interactiveRemoveStaleAircrafts();
     }
 
     /* Refresh screen when in interactive mode. */