Runway Incursion Database (RWS): Data Query Tool

The Runway Incursion database contains records of events involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and take off of aircraft. Runway incursion events are reported by the respective air traffic control tower. The data reflect the ICAO definition of a runway incursion as well as the related severity categories. The runway incursion database is maintained by the FAA Office of Runway Safety.

Data and Resources

Field Value
accessLevel public
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agencyProgramURL http://www.asias.faa.gov/portal/page/portal/ASIAS_PAGES/LEARN_ABOUTS/RunwayIncursionLearnAbout.pdf
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describedBy http://www.asias.faa.gov/portal/page/portal/asias_pages/asias_home/datainfo:databases:p-z
identifier DOT-270
issued 2011-06-07
landingPage https://data.transportation.gov/d/ar79-kcr3
language {en-US}
license https://project-open-data.cio.gov/unknown-license/
modified 2018-12-19
phone 202-385-4662
programCode {021:002}
publisher Federal Aviation Administration
references {http://www.asias.faa.gov/portal/page/portal/ASIAS_PAGES/Business_Rules/RunwayIncursionBusinessRules.pdf}
resource-type Dataset
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theme {Transportation}
Groups
  • AmeriGEOSS
  • National Provider
  • North America
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maintainer Chris Pokorski
maintainer_email Chris.Pokorski@faa.gov
metadata_created 2025-11-22T22:39:53.394977
metadata_modified 2025-11-22T22:39:53.394981
notes The Runway Incursion database contains records of events involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and take off of aircraft. Runway incursion events are reported by the respective air traffic control tower. The data reflect the ICAO definition of a runway incursion as well as the related severity categories. The runway incursion database is maintained by the FAA Office of Runway Safety.
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title Runway Incursion Database (RWS): Data Query Tool