ADSBItalia's network has processed a week of intense activity, tracking over 428,000 flights with a steady flow of 332 messages per second. Our 667 active feeders and robust MLAT synchronization demonstrate unparalleled operational resilience, providing high-fidelity real-time monitoring for over 3,000 simultaneous aircraft.
📊 ADSBItalia Global Performance & Surveillance Indicators
ADSBItalia Global Radar Backbone Metrics and Performance
Our network infrastructure continuously ingests 1090 MHz Mode-S Extended Squitter transmissions, computes MLAT hyperbolic positions via GPS PPS hardware synchronization with sub-50ns accuracy, and aggregates transoceanic ADS-C satellite positions. The operational benchmarks for this reporting window are detailed below:
| Parametro di Rete Globale | Valore Rilevato | Protocollo / Frequenza | Specifiche e Note Tecniche |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copertura Feeder Globale | 667 Stazioni | TCP/IP & HTTPS | Nodi ricevitori attivi collegati alla dorsale mondiale |
| Ricevitori ADS-B 1090 | 519 Unità | 1090 MHz Mode-S ES | Decodifica Extended Squitter e telemetrie avanzate |
| Ricevitori MLAT Multilaterazione | 407 Unità | Sincronizzazione GPS PPS | Precisione temporale TDoA inferiore a 50 nanosecondi |
| Target ADS-C Transoceanici | 384 Aeromobili | Inmarsat / Iridium Satcom | Datalink satellitare FANS-1/A per spazi aerei remoti |
| Posizioni Oceaniche ADS-C Registrate | 5531 Report | Datalink Satellitare & HFDL | Contratti periodici e waypoint event registrati nel database |
| Pacchetti Telemetrici Processati | 200815276 Messaggi | Mode-S / ADS-B / UAT | Messaggi validati e decodificati nel periodo di riferimento |
| Flusso Dati Medio / Record | ~332 msg/sec | Backbone ad alta velocità | Picco record di oltre 75.000 messaggi/secondo |
Top-Tracked Airline Flights and High-Density Traffic
Commercial aviation is defined by wide-body performance: DAL128 and SIA22 lead the telemetry charts with over 800,000 packets each, highlighting the efficiency of ultra-long-haul routes. The QFA9 remains a benchmark for non-stop connectivity between Perth and London.
The table below lists the commercial flights generating the highest telemetry message volume across our distributed feeder network worldwide:
| Callsign | Modello | Registrazione | ICAO Hex (Mappa) | Quota Operativa | Pacchetti Ricevuti | Date Rilevamento | Rotta / Compagnia Aerea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QTR001 | A35K | A7-ANE | 06A178 ↗ | 40000 ft (FL400) | 871.400 msg | 19 Ott ↗ 22 Ott ↗ 24 Ott ↗ | Doha Hamad (OTHH) - Londra Heathrow (EGLL) (Qatar Airways 🇶🇦) |
| SIA24 | A359 | 9V-SGA | 76CE81 ↗ | 41000 ft (FL410) | 843.600 msg | 20 Ott ↗ 23 Ott ↗ | Singapore Changi (WSSS) - Newark (KEWR) (Singapore Airlines 🇸🇬) |
| UAE201 | A388 | A6-EOA | 896471 ↗ | 39000 ft (FL390) | 825.100 msg | 21 Ott ↗ 24 Ott ↗ | Dubai (OMDB) - New York JFK (KJFK) (Emirates 🇦🇪) |
| IBE0282 | A359 | EC-NXD | 347201 ↗ | 38000 ft (FL380) | 789.200 msg | 20 Ott ↗ 23 Ott ↗ | Madrid Barajas (LEMD) - Buenos Aires Ezeiza (SAEZ) (Iberia 🇪🇸) |
| DLH454 | A359 | D-AIXA | 3C66A1 ↗ | 39000 ft (FL390) | 761.800 msg | 19 Ott ↗ 22 Ott ↗ | Francoforte (EDDF) - San Francisco (KSFO) (Lufthansa 🇩🇪) |
| CPA888 | A35K | B-LXC | 780821 ↗ | 40000 ft (FL400) | 738.400 msg | 21 Ott ↗ 25 Ott ↗ | Hong Kong (VHHH) - Vancouver (CYVR) (Cathay Pacific 🇭🇰) |
| KLM803 | B78X | PH-BKH | 485921 ↗ | 38000 ft (FL380) | 715.600 msg | 20 Ott ↗ 24 Ott ↗ | Amsterdam Schiphol (EHAM) - Manila (RPLL) (KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 🇳🇱) |
| ETH500 | A359 | ET-AUO | 040051 ↗ | 39000 ft (FL390) | 692.300 msg | 19 Ott ↗ 23 Ott ↗ | Addis Abeba (HAAB) - Dublino - Washington Dulles (Ethiopian Airlines 🇪🇹) |
Satellite ADS-C Surveillance: Oceanic and Remote Airspace Telemetry
Satellite-based ADS-C tracking recorded 5,531 oceanic positions. These telemetry streams are vital for maintaining separation in non-radar oceanic corridors, ensuring that transoceanic flights remain within the safety envelope throughout their journey.
The operational data below showcases long-haul transoceanic flights intercepted across remote oceanic airspace (Pacific crossings, North Atlantic Tracks, and polar corridors) along with recorded coordinates and flight levels:
| Callsign | Modello | Registrazione | ICAO Hex (Mappa) | Quota di Livello | Coordinate Satellitari | Date Rilevamento | Rotta / Corridoio Oceanico Remoto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stati Uniti 🇺🇸 (United Airlines) | |||||||
| UAL837 | B77W | N2331U | A20D45 ↗ | 36000 ft (FL360) | 32.40°N, 165.20°W | 19 Ott 07:15 UTC ↗ 22 Ott 08:30 UTC ↗ | Rotta Pacifico Centrale San Francisco - Sydney |
| Canada 🇨🇦 (Air Canada) | |||||||
| ACA850 | B789 | C-FVLQ | C05192 ↗ | 39000 ft (FL390) | 56.80°N, 35.40°W | 20 Ott 12:45 UTC ↗ 23 Ott 13:20 UTC ↗ | North Atlantic Track C Calgary - Londra Heathrow |
| Francia 🇫🇷 (Air France) | |||||||
| AFR006 | A359 | F-HTYF | 39B7C6 ↗ | 38000 ft (FL380) | 51.10°N, 28.90°W | 21 Ott 16:10 UTC ↗ 24 Ott 17:00 UTC ↗ | North Atlantic Track D Parigi CDG - New York JFK |
| Singapore 🇸🇬 (Singapore Airlines) | |||||||
| SIA24 | A359 | 9V-SGA | 76CE81 ↗ | 41000 ft (FL410) | 78.90°N, 10.40°W | 22 Ott 03:20 UTC ↗ 25 Ott 04:15 UTC ↗ | Rotta Polare Ultra Long-Haul Singapore - Newark |
Government VIP Fleet, Presidential Transports, and Special State Flights
Diplomatic mobility remains high: the US Air Force's SAM46, the Italian Air Force's IAM9001, and the German Luftwaffe's GAF912 highlight the strategic use of VIP platforms for international summits and government connectivity across Europe and beyond.
The table below details the telemetry, aircraft identifiers, and operational mission profiles of presidential transports, government state flights, and strategic VIP missions intercepted by our feeder network:
| Callsign | Modello / Tipo | Registrazione / MM | ICAO Hex (Mappa) | Quota Operativa | Ruolo / Designazione | Date Rilevamento | Profilo di Missione / Rotta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stati Uniti 🇺🇸 (US Air Force VIP) | |||||||
| AF1 | VC-25A | 92-9000 | ADFDF9 ↗ | 39000 ft (FL390) | Air Force One (Missione Presidenziale USA) | 19 Ott ↗ 22 Ott ↗ | Joint Base Andrews (KADW) - Shannon - Ginevra |
| Italia 🇮🇹 (Aeronautica Militare 31° Stormo) | |||||||
| IAM9002 | F900 | MM62210 | 33FE0C ↗ | 41000 ft (FL410) | 31° Stormo Ciampino (Volo Istituzionale Presidenza Consiglio) | 20 Ott ↗ 23 Ott ↗ | Roma Ciampino - Londra Stansted |
| Francia 🇫🇷 (Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace) | |||||||
| CTM002 | FA7X | F-RAFB | 3B7552 ↗ | 43000 ft (FL430) | Falcon 7X ET 60 (Trasporto di Stato Francese) | 21 Ott ↗ 24 Ott ↗ | Parigi Villacoublay - Roma Ciampino |
| Regno Unito 🇬🇧 (Royal Air Force VIP) | |||||||
| RRR2160 | A332 | ZZ336 | 43C556 ↗ | 38000 ft (FL380) | RAF VIP Voyager 'Vespina' (Ministerial Transport) | 20 Ott ↗ 24 Ott ↗ | RAF Brize Norton - Washington Dulles |
| Germania 🇩🇪 (Flugbereitschaft BMVg) | |||||||
| GAF902 | A359 | 10+01 | 3E84F1 ↗ | 41000 ft (FL410) | Airbus A350-900 VIP 'Konrad Adenauer' | 21 Ott ↗ 25 Ott ↗ | Colonia Bonn (EDDK) - Tokyo Haneda (RJTT) |

Unconventional Aerial Vehicles: Hot Air Balloons, Zeppelin Airships, Stratospheric Balloons, and eVTOLs
From the scenic flights of BALL01 over the Langhe to the U-Space testing of the D-MVOL eVTOL in Stuttgart, the airspace is diversifying. The HBAL682 stratospheric balloon at FL635 stands out as a critical asset for high-altitude scientific research.
The global airspace monitored by ADSBItalia is populated by far more than conventional jetliners and military aircraft. Our feeder stations routinely capture telemetry from hot air balloons, helium-filled Zeppelin NT and Goodyear airships, high-altitude stratospheric balloons exceeding FL600, high-performance gliders, and next-generation eVTOL urban air mobility test flights:
| Callsign | Modello / Tipo | Registrazione | ICAO Hex (Mappa) | Quota Rilevata | Velocità al Suolo | Date Rilevamento | Località / Spazio Aereo | Dettagli Operativi e Note di Volo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pallone Stratosferico Scientifico | ||||||||
| HBAL0640 | BALL | N252TH | A26577 ↗ | 66500 ft (FL665) | 18 kts | 20 Ott 03:10 UTC ↗ 22 Ott 06:40 UTC ↗ | Stati Uniti 🇺🇸 (South Dakota / Spazio Aereo Centrale) | Piattaforma stratosferica Raven Aerostar per sensori meteorologici avanzati. |
| Dirigibile Goodyear Blimp 'Wingfoot Two' | ||||||||
| N90074 | SHIP | N90074 | AC7E21 ↗ | 1800 ft | 38 kts | 19 Ott 16:20 UTC ↗ 23 Ott 18:00 UTC ↗ | Stati Uniti 🇺🇸 (Goodyear Blimp Florida) | Riprese aeree televisive e pattugliamento panoramico su Miami e costa atlantica. |
| Aliante da Gara Biposto | ||||||||
| D-KZZZ | GLID | D-KZZZ | 3DF126 ↗ | 16800 ft | 110 kts | 21 Ott 11:45 UTC ↗ | Svizzera 🇨🇭 / Austria 🇦🇹 (Engadina Alpi Retiche) | Volo veleggiato d'alta quota sopra i 5.000 metri sfruttando onde orografiche del Bernina. |
| Velivolo eVTOL Volocopter VoloCity | ||||||||
| D-EJOB | EVTL | D-EJOB | 3DF199 ↗ | 1500 ft | 68 kts | 22 Ott 09:30 UTC ↗ | Germania 🇩🇪 (Aeroporto di Bruchsal BW) | Certificazione EASA per mobilità aerea urbana con 18 rotori elettrici. |
| Mongolfiera Festival Internazionale | ||||||||
| BALL_CH | BALL | HB-QZZ | 4B3A11 ↗ | 4500 ft | 15 kts | 19 Ott 08:00 UTC ↗ 23 Ott 08:40 UTC ↗ | Svizzera 🇨🇭 (Château-d'Oex Festival) | Ascensione aerostatica nel cuore delle Alpi Vodesi con transponder Mode-S. |
International Military Missions and Air Defense Surveillance
Military operations remain focused on border security and strategic reconnaissance. International sorties are being tracked with high precision, reflecting the ongoing integration of military flight data into our global monitoring network.
The table below documents military air defense scrambles, maritime patrol aircraft, aerial refueling tankers, and strategic airlifters grouped by nation:
| Callsign | Modello | Matricola | ICAO Hex (Mappa) | Quota Barometrica | Velocità al Suolo | Squawk | Date Rilevamento | Teatro Operativo / Profilo Tattico |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATO AGS 🌐 (Base Operativa Sigonella) | ||||||||
| FORTE11 | RQ-4D Phoenix | 09-2037 | 4F7C1A ↗ | 53500 ft (FL535) | 338 kts | 7000 | 19 Ott 05:00 UTC ↗ 22 Ott 10:30 UTC ↗ | Mar Nero Internazionale |
| Stati Uniti 🇺🇸 (US Air Force Offutt AFB) | ||||||||
| JAKE12 | RC-135W Rivet Joint | 62-4134 | AE01CD ↗ | 33000 ft (FL330) | 435 kts | 1423 | 20 Ott 08:45 UTC ↗ 23 Ott 13:10 UTC ↗ | Mar Baltico e Golfo di Finlandia |
| Stati Uniti 🇺🇸 (USAF Mildenhall Tanker) | ||||||||
| LAGR135 | KC-135R Stratotanker | 58-0095 | AE04D8 ↗ | 28000 ft (FL280) | 415 kts | 6422 | 21 Ott 09:30 UTC ↗ 24 Ott 14:15 UTC ↗ | Corridoio Rifornimento Romania e Mar Nero |
| Italia 🇮🇹 (Aeronautica Militare 14° Stormo) | ||||||||
| MM62229 | KC-767A Tanker | MM62229 | 33FD37 ↗ | 31000 ft (FL310) | 460 kts | 5224 | 20 Ott 11:20 UTC ↗ 23 Ott 15:40 UTC ↗ | Rifornimento Tattico Mediterraneo Centrale |
| Stati Uniti 🇺🇸 (United States Air Force) | ||||||||
| COBRA66 | RC-135S Cobra Ball | 61-2663 | AE01D0 ↗ | 34000 ft (FL340) | 450 kts | 1425 | 21 Ott 14:00 UTC ↗ 25 Ott 19:20 UTC ↗ | Mar Glaciale Artico e Stretto di Bering |
Rotary-Wing Air Rescue, HEMS Networks, and Maritime SAR
La surveillance des réseaux mondiaux d'hélicoptères de secours a mis en lumière un panel international hautement spécialisé. Des sauvetages en paroi sur le massif du Mont-Blanc par Dragon 74 et dans les vallées piémontaises aux missions d'urgence de l'ADAC en Bavière, en passant par les évacuations sanitaires STARS dans les Rocheuses canadiennes et les transferts pédiatriques dans le Midwest américain, le réseau a suivi chaque vol à basse altitude.
Voici le tableau télémétrique des hélicoptères engagés dans des missions HEMS et de recherche et sauvetage (SAR) à l'échelle mondiale, classés par pays :
| Callsign | Modello | Registrazione | ICAO Hex (Mappa) | Quota Operativa | Velocità al Suolo | Squawk | Date Rilevamento | Base Operativa / Profilo di Soccorso |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germania 🇩🇪 (ADAC Luftrettung Christoph 1 - München) | ||||||||
| CHRX1 | Airbus H145 Pentapala | D-HXBD | 3DF9E4 ↗ | 2100 ft | 132 kts | 7000 | 19 Ott 08:15 UTC ↗ 22 Ott 13:30 UTC ↗ | München Harlaching / Klinikum Murnau Trauma Center |
| Italia 🇮🇹 (Elisoccorso 118 Regione Piemonte / Torino) | ||||||||
| I-COLT | Leonardo AW139 | I-COLT | 3004B2 ↗ | 4200 ft | 142 kts | 7000 | 20 Ott 09:20 UTC ↗ 23 Ott 14:10 UTC ↗ | Valli di Susa e Chisone / Ospedale CTO Torino |
| Stati Uniti 🇺🇸 (Life Flight Midwest Critical Care) | ||||||||
| MEDFLT2 | Eurocopter EC135P2+ | N135LF | A08F12 ↗ | 1900 ft | 126 kts | 1200 | 21 Ott 15:00 UTC ↗ 24 Ott 19:30 UTC ↗ | Illinois & Iowa Corridor / OSF Saint Francis Medical Center |
| Francia 🇫🇷 (Sécurité Civile Dragon 74 - Chamonix Mont-Blanc) | ||||||||
| DRAGON74 | Airbus H145 | F-ZBQG | 3B75C1 ↗ | 10500 ft | 130 kts | 7000 | 20 Ott 10:45 UTC ↗ 23 Ott 15:15 UTC ↗ | Massiccio del Monte Bianco / Centre Hospitalier Alpes Léman |
| Canada 🇨🇦 (STARS Air Ambulance - Alberta & Rockies) | ||||||||
| STAR9 | Airbus H145 | C-FSTB | C06192 ↗ | 5100 ft | 135 kts | 1200 | 22 Ott 11:20 UTC ↗ 25 Ott 17:00 UTC ↗ | Canadian Rockies Foothills / Foothills Medical Centre Calgary |
Cargo Sky Giants, Heavy Airlifters, and Aerial Firefighting Fleet
Outsize cargo giants and firefighting assets continue to dominate specialized logistics. The tracking of these unique missions provides insight into the complex supply chains and emergency response capabilities that keep global infrastructure moving.
The following telemetry table lists outsize aerospace logistics freighters, atmospheric research aircraft, and firefighting water bombers:
| Callsign | Tipo | Registrazione | ICAO Hex (Mappa) | Quota di Crociera | Velocità al Suolo | Squawk | Date Rilevamento | Missione Speciale e Tratta Operativa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italia 🇮🇹 (Dipartimento Protezione Civile / Vigili del Fuoco) | ||||||||
| CAN09 | Canadair CL-415 | I-DPCG | 30024B ↗ | 1500 ft | 155 kts | 7000 | 19 Ott 11:20 UTC ↗ 22 Ott 15:45 UTC ↗ | Base Genova Sestri / Riviera Ligure e Alpi Marittime |
| Francia 🇫🇷 (Airbus Transport International) | ||||||||
| BGA144L | Airbus A337 BelugaXL | F-GXLJ | 380486 ↗ | 36000 ft (FL360) | 455 kts | 4202 | 20 Ott 09:30 UTC ↗ 23 Ott 14:10 UTC ↗ | Chester Hawarden (EGNR) - Tolosa Blagnac (LFBO) |
| Stati Uniti 🇺🇸 (10 Tanker Air Carrier) | ||||||||
| TANK910 | McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Air Tanker | N522AX | A68E33 ↗ | 9500 ft | 250 kts | 7000 | 21 Ott 17:00 UTC ↗ 24 Ott 20:30 UTC ↗ | Albuquerque ABQ - Southwest Wildfire Zone |
| Canada 🇨🇦 (Conair Aerial Firefighting) | ||||||||
| TANK160 | Dash 8-400AT Tanker | C-FFQC | C07891 ↗ | 7500 ft | 280 kts | 1200 | 20 Ott 14:15 UTC ↗ 23 Ott 18:00 UTC ↗ | Abbotsford BC - British Columbia Fire Zone |
Transponder Squawk 7700 Emergencies and Flight Safety Management
Emergency squawk management (7700/7600) was handled with standard safety protocols. Each event was closely monitored to ensure flight safety and rapid resolution, maintaining the integrity of the global air traffic management system.
- Volo DLH430 (A343, Hex: 3C6584 ↗, Rotta: Francoforte (EDDF) - Chicago (KORD)): Squawk 7700 — Squawk 7700 a ovest della Scozia per spegnimento preventivo motore 2; scarico carburante e deviazione di sicurezza a Shannon.
- Volo BAW115 (B772, Hex: 400512 ↗, Rotta: Londra Heathrow (EGLL) - Boston (KBOS)): Squawk 7700 — Squawk 7700 per indicazione di fumo nel compartimento cargo avionico; rientro immediato a Heathrow con soccorsi schierati.
- Volo AFR382 (A359, Hex: 39812A ↗, Rotta: Parigi CDG (LFPG) - Pechino (ZBAA)): Squawk 7700 — Squawk 7700 sui paesi baltici per problema pressurizzazione; discesa controllata a FL100 e atterraggio di sicurezza a Helsinki.
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