Swedish civil air traffic control dataset

Area of Science:

• Air Traffic Management
• Aviation Data Science
• Transportation Systems Analysis

Background:

• The Swedish Civil Air Traffic Control (SCAT) dataset provides comprehensive data from Sweden's flight information region.
• It covers 13 weeks of scheduled flights over one year, capturing seasonal variations.
• The dataset excludes military, private, and incident-related flights, ensuring focus on standard operations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and describe the SCAT dataset for research purposes.
• To highlight the dataset's utility in various air traffic control research areas.
• To facilitate studies on transportation patterns, environmental impact, and automation in aviation.

Main Methods:

• Data collection from Sweden's area control center over 13 weeks.
• Inclusion of flight plans, air traffic control clearances, surveillance, and trajectory data.
• Integration of airspace information and weather forecasts.

Main Results:

• The dataset comprises detailed information for nearly 170,000 scheduled flights.
• It captures variations in weather and seasonal traffic patterns due to its year-long spread.
• Data is anonymized and excludes sensitive flight information.

Conclusions:

• The SCAT dataset is a valuable resource for researchers in air traffic control.
• It supports diverse research applications, including optimization and AI development.
• The dataset enables in-depth analysis of aviation operations and their impacts.