Program Description

Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model-X (ASDE-X)

Enables air traffic controllers to track surface movement of aircraft and vehicles using multiple surveillance sources to improve surface operations.

Key Capabilities

• Tracks movement of both non-transponder and transponder equipped aircraft and vehicles around the airport
• Determines position and identification of aircraft and vehicles on the airport movement area
• Provides controllers with visual and audible alarms of possible runway incursions or incidents

Benefits

• Helps reduce critical runway incursions
• Enhances controllers' situational awareness especially at night and during inclement weather
• Provides active airport surface management