BACKGROUND

Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) is a surveillance technology that relies on aircraft broadcasting their precise position, speed, altitude, and other information to ground stations and other aircraft. Airports can utilize ADS-B technology in several ways to enhance operations and improve overall safety and efficiency. ADS-B data also allows airports to have information on aircraft arriving and departing on their airport. Airports may use the ADS-B data in a variety of ways including tower justification, legislative funding support for infrastructure investment, ALP forecasting, support of revenue generated sources/methods, and runway justification.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this synthesis is to understand how airports are collecting and utilizing ADS-B data for decision making. The audience for this synthesis are airport stakeholders who are exploring the uses of ADS-B data.

STATUS The first draft is expected in June 2025