FAA NASR Parachute Jump Area

Introduction

The NASR files in PJA_CSV.zip provide information on Parachute Jumping Areas (PJA) within the National Airspace System. They include details about the location, altitude, and operational times of these jump zones. The data helps pilots and controllers identify areas where parachuting activities occur, improving safety and coordination. The CSV format makes the data easily accessible for integration into navigation and planning tools. These files are updated to reflect any changes to parachuting areas and their operational details.

Data Source Characteristics

Data Target Characteristics

  • Database management system: PostgreSQL

  • Database name: io_xpa_db

  • Database table: io_pja_base

Data Processing

  • Repository: io-xpa-core

  • Script: run_io_xpa_core_aws

  • Tasks:

    • l_n (Load all files from FAA NASR)

    • l_n_p (Load PJA csv files from FAA NASR)

Processing Steps:

  1. Download zip file from an url like https://nfdc.faa.gov/webContent/28DaySub/extra/dd_Mon_yyyy_PJA_CSV.zip

  2. Unzip the file and store the data files in a temporary directory

  3. Update database table io_pja_base from data file PJA_BASE.csv

For detailed processing steps, refer to the external repository: io-xpa-core

Configuration Parameters:

faa_nasr_pja_file_base = "PJA_BASE.csv"
faa_nasr_pja_url = "https://nfdc.faa.gov/webContent/28DaySub/extra/dd_Mon_yyyy_PJA_CSV.zip"

faa_nasr_subscription_date = "January 25, 2024"
faa_nasr_timeout = 10
faa_nasr_work_dir = "data/temp"

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