Data and FAQ's
Aviation Telemetry - ADS-B & FAA TFMS Integration
AeroTangle Labs fuses raw ADS-B receiver telemetry with authoritative FAA TFMS data to generate highly accurate flight aggregation maps. Our H3-indexed spatial engine rapidly processes millions of historical flight records, providing homebuyers, analysts, and urban planners with factual aircraft volume metrics rather than estimated sound models. By harmonizing complex aviation datasets, we transform raw flight paths into clear, actionable intelligence for comprehensive airspace evaluation
Spatial Data Engineering
H3 Spatial Heatmaps
Our methodology fuses ADS-B telemetry and FAA TFMS data streams using H3 hexagonal hierarchical geospatial indexing. This precise spatial clustering transforms millions of raw flight points into actionable flight density heatmaps, providing objective airspace intelligence for comprehensive property and site evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our methodology fuses ADS-B telemetry and FAA TFMS data streams using H3 hexagonal hierarchical geospatial indexing. This precise spatial clustering transforms millions of raw flight points into actionable flight density heatmaps, providing objective airspace intelligence for comprehensive property and site evaluation.
Q: Do these maps show exact decibel levels or noise models?
A: No. Rather than relying on subjective noise estimations, our platform provides objective, factual aircraft count metrics. Because flight volume and altitude are the most reliable indicators of overhead disruption, we focus exclusively on delivering exact historical flight density data so you can confidently evaluate the airspace above a property.
Q: Where does the flight data come from, and does it include small private planes?
A: We aggregate historical flight data by fusing authoritative FAA TFMS records with extensive ADS-B ground receiver networks. This dual-source approach ensures we capture a highly accurate picture of overhead traffic, ranging from high-altitude commercial airline routes to low-level general aviation, small private aircraft, and helicopter activity.
Q: What do the hexagonal grids on the map represent?
A: Our platform captures a highly accurate picture of overhead traffic—ranging from commercial airlines to small private aircraft—by fusing FAA TFMS records with ADS-B ground receiver networks. While this dual-source approach provides exceptional accuracy, low-flying aircraft in mountainous regions or areas with heavy terrain masking can sometimes drop off ground receiver networks. As part of our commitment to data integrity, the Aviation Corridor Viewer features a built-in coverage monitor that will flag your screen if you are researching an area with degraded or limited telemetry reception.