Low-Level Aviation Risk Index
Real-time obstacle reporting statistics for helicopter operations
439 obstacles currently tracked | Last updated: 2026-05-22 19:01 UTC
0
Last 7 Days
21
Last 30 Days
263
Last 90 Days
0.7
Avg. per Day
Most Common Obstacle Types
| Type | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| UAV | 187 | 42.6% |
| HFCA | 64 | 14.6% |
| Obstacle | 63 | 14.4% |
| Bird Protection Zone | 43 | 9.8% |
| Animal Protection Zone | 37 | 8.4% |
| Restaurant | 22 | 5.0% |
| Special Areas | 11 | 2.5% |
| Restricted | 7 | 1.6% |
| Hazard | 3 | 0.7% |
| Protected Area | 1 | 0.2% |
Regional Density
| Region | Reports | Density |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 293 | High |
| Germany | 141 | High |
| Austria | 4 | Low |
| Germay | 1 | Low |
Obstacle Geometry Distribution
Types of obstacles reported (markers, areas, lines, etc.)
158
marker116
polygon96
text56
line13
circleMethodology & Data Sources
Data Collection
- Community-reported obstacles from helicopter pilots
- Verified low-level flight hazards
- Real-time reporting via HeliTool platform
- Coordinates in DD, DMS, and MGRS formats
Analysis Parameters
- Time-based trending (7/30/90-day windows)
- Geographic density analysis
- Obstacle type categorization
- Updated continuously with new reports
For Research Use: Academic institutions can access dataset exports via our
Research Data page.
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