Low-Level Aviation Risk Index
Real-time obstacle reporting statistics for helicopter operations
285 obstacles currently tracked | Last updated: 2026-07-28 19:49 UTC
4
Last 7 Days
4
Last 30 Days
34
Last 90 Days
0.1
Avg. per Day
Most Common Obstacle Types
| Type | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| HFCA | 84 | 29.5% |
| Obstacle | 59 | 20.7% |
| UAV | 56 | 19.6% |
| Animal Protection Zone | 37 | 13.0% |
| Restaurant | 22 | 7.7% |
| Special Areas | 10 | 3.5% |
| Restricted | 6 | 2.1% |
| Aerodrome | 4 | 1.4% |
| Bird Protection Zone | 3 | 1.1% |
| Hazard | 2 | 0.7% |
Regional Density
| Region | Reports | Density |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 141 | High |
| Unknown | 135 | High |
| Austria | 4 | Low |
| France | 4 | Low |
| Germay | 1 | Low |
Obstacle Geometry Distribution
Types of obstacles reported (markers, areas, lines, etc.)
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polygon86
marker55
line22
text12
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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