Data Dictionary for FAA Near Mid Air Collisions System

Column NameBusiness NameDefinition
EVENT_IDEVENT IDThis is the unique identifier that links all of the tables for the event.

NOTE: Format is eight-character numeric.

RPRT_NBRREPORT NUMBERThe FAA assigned unique identifier for the incident.

NOTE: The format was changed in 1992; both the old and new formats are provided below.

EVENT_UTC_DATEEVENT UTC DATEThe date the event occurred based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), also known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) or Zulu Time (Z).
EVENT_UTC_TIMEEVENT UTC TIMEThe time the incident occurred based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), also known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) or Zulu Time (Z).

NOTE: Format is 24-hour clock.

EVENT_LCL_TIMEEVENT LOCAL TIMEThe local time the incident occurred.

NOTE: Format is 24-hour clock.

LOC_CITY_NAMELOCATION CITY NAMEThe name of the nearest city/town to the location of the incident.
LOC_CITY_NAME_STDASIAS STANDARD LOCATION CITY NAMEThe standardized name of the nearest city/town to the location of the incident.
LOC_STATE_CODELOCATION STATE CODEThe code for the state, territory, or foreign location where the event occurred.
LOC_STATE_CODE_STDASIAS STANDARD STATE CODEThe ASIAS standardized code for the state, territory, or foreign location where the event occurred.
LOC_ARPT_CODELOCATION AIRPORT CODEThe code for the airport where the event occurred (if applicable).

NOTE: Format is three or four alpha or alpha-numeric characters.

LOC_ARPT_NAME_STDASIAS STANDARD LOCATION AIRPORT NAMEThe ASIAS standardized airport name where the incident occurred (if applicable).
LOC_NAV_FAC_CODELOCATION NAVIGATION FACILITY CODEThe VOR, TACAN, or NDB Identifier used as a reference point to help describe the incident location.

NOTE: Format is three alpha or alpha-numeric characters.

LOC_INTXN_ID_CODELOCATION INTERSECTION ID CODEThe airway intersection identifier used as a reference point to help describe the incident location.

NOTE: Format is five alpha characters.

LOC_OCEANIC_FLAGLOCATION OCEANIC FLAGThe code indicating whether the event occurred in oceanic airspace.
RPRT_STATUS_CODEREPORT STATUS FLAGThe status of the report (Final or Preliminary).
EVENT_EVAL_CODEEVENT EVALUATON CODEThe hazard evalutation code for the incident.
EVENT_EVAL_DESCEVENT EVALUATION DESCRIPTIONThe hazard evalutation for the incident.
SEPN_SLANT_FT_QTYSEPERATION SLANT FEET QUANTITYThe diagonal separation between the aircraft (in feet).
SEPN_VER_FT_QTYSEPERATION VERTICAL FEET QUANTITYThe vertical separation between the aircraft (in feet).
SEPN_LONG_MIN_QTYSEPERATION LONGITUDINAL MINUTES QUANTITYThe number of longitudinal minutes of separation between the aircraft.
SEPN_HRZNTL_FT_QTYSEPERATION HORIZONTAL FEET QUANTITYThe horizontal separation between the aircraft (in feet).
FAC_RPRT_LOC_ID_CODEFACILITY REPORTING LOCATION ID CODEThe identifier for the facility reporting the event.

NOTE: Format is three alpha or alpha-numeric characters per FAA Handbook 7350.6, Location Identifiers.

LOC_LONG_DEG_QTYLOCATION LONGITUDE DEGREES QUANTITYThe location of the NMAC in longitudinal degrees.

NOTE: This field is only used if the LOC OCEANIC FLAG field is Y (Yes), otherwise this field is left blank.

LOC_DRCTN_DEGM_QTYLOCATION DIRECTION DEGREES MINUTES QUANTITYThe bearing (in degrees) from the NMAC to the fix or facility (found under one of the following fields: LOC NAV FAC CODE, LOC APRT CODE, or LOC INTXN ID CODE).

NOTE: The fields LOC DSTC NM QTY and LOC DRCTN DEGM QTY together will make polar coordinate

FAC_RPRT_RGN_CODEFACILITY REPORTING REGION CODEThe code for the FAA region where the event occurred.
FAC_RPRT_RGN_DESCFACILITY REPORTING REGION DESCRIPTIONThe FAA region where the event occurred.
LOC_AIR_SFC_DESC1LOCATION AIR SURFACE DESCRIPTION 1Indicates whether the first aircraft involved in the event was in the air or on/near the surface (i.e., landing, takeoff, or ground).

NOTE: This field value is extracted from the narrative by the data e

LOC_AIR_SFC_DESC2LOCATION AIR SURFACE DESCRIPTION 2Indicates whether the second aircraft involved in the event was in the air or on/near the surface (i.e., landing, takeoff, or ground).

NOTE: This field value is extracted from the narrative by the data

OPRTR_NAME1OPERATOR NAME 1The name of the operator of the first aircraft.

NOTE: The operator is the individual, firm, or airline that causes the aircraft to be scheduled, moved, or dispatched.

OPRTR_NAME2OPERATOR NAME 2The name of the operator of the second aircraft.

NOTE: The operator is the individual, firm, or airline that causes the aircraft to be scheduled, moved, or dispatched.

OPRTR_NSDC_NAME_STD1ASIAS STANDARD OPERATOR NAME 1The ASIAS standard for the name of the operator of the first aircraft.
OPRTR_NSDC_NAME_STD2ASIAS STANDARD AIRCRAFT OPERATOR NAMEThe ASIAS standard for the name of the operator of the second aircraft.
OPRTR_CO_DESIG_CODE1OPERATOR CODE DESIGNATOR CODE 1The code for the operator of the first aircraft.

NOTE: This field is not standardized. Format is usually 3-4 apha or alpha-numeric characters.

ACFT_NSDC_MAKE_STD1ASIAS STANDARD AIRCRAFT MAKE 1ASIAS's standardized name for the make (manufacturer) of the first aircraft involved in the event. .
ACFT_NSDC_MODEL_STD1ASIAS STANDARD AIRCRAFT MODEL 1ASIAS's standardized model description of the first aircraft involved in the event.
ACFT_NSDC_SERIES_STD1ASIAS STANDARD AIRCRAFT SERIES 1ASIAS's standardized series description of the first aircraft involved in the event.
ACFT_MKMD_MAKE_DESC1ASIAS STANDARD AIRCRAFT MODEL NAMEThe make (manufacturer) name of the first aircraft involved in the event.

NOTE: This is not a standardized field.

ACFT_MKMD_MODEL_DESC1AIRCRAFT MAKE MODEL DESCRIPTIONThe model description of the first aircraft involved in the event.

NOTE: This is not a standardized field.

OPRTR_TYPE_CODE1OPERATOR TYPE CODE 1The code for the business nature and/or purpose of the flight and the corresponding Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) that apply to the first aircraft.
OPRTR_TYPE_DESC1OPERATOR TYPE DESCRIPTION 1The business nature and/or purpose of the flight and the corresponding Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) that apply to the first aircraft.
ACFT_TYPE_CODE1AIRCRAFT TYPE CODE 1The code for the aircraft type of the first aircraft involved in the NMAC.
ACFT_TYPE_DESC1AIRCRAFT TYPE DESCRIPTION 1The aircraft type of the first aircraft involved in the NMAC.
ACFT_RGSTRTN_NBR1AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION NUMBER 1The registration number (tail number or 'N' number) of the first aircraft involved in the event.

NOTE: U.S. registry starts with "N". For other countries, see FAA Handbook 7340-1, Chapters 1 and 4.

ACFT_ALT_FT_QTY1AIRCRAFT ALTITUDE FEET QUANTITY 1Altitude of the first aircraft when the NMAC occurred (in feet above mean sea level (MSL)).
ACFT_SIGHTD_SEC_QTY1AIRCRAFT SIGHTED SECONDS QUANTITY 1The time (in seconds) that the opposing aircraft was in sight before the closest separation, which gives an idea of how much time the pilot of the first aircraft had to attempt to avoid the NMAC.
ACFT_RULE_FLT_CODE1AIRCRAFT FLIGHT RULE CODE 1The code for the type of flight rules that applied to the first aircraft's flight planning and conduct of flight.
ACFT_RULE_FLT_DESC1AIRCRAFT FLIGHT RULE DESCRIPTION 1The type of flight rules that applied to the first aircraft's flight planning and conduct of flight.
PHASE_OF_FLIGHT1PHASE OF FLIGHT 1Indicates the phase of flight the first aircraft was in at the time of the NMAC.

NOTE: The format for this field is free-form text.

OPRTR_CO_DESIG_CODE2OPERATOR CODE DESIGNATOR CODE 2The code for the operator of the second aircraft. See Business Rules for examples.

NOTE: This field is not standardized. Format is usually 3-4 apha or alpha-numeric characters.

ACFT_NSDC_MAKE_STD2ASIAS STANDARD AIRCRAFT MAKE 2ASIAS's standardized name for the make (manufacturer) of the second aircraft involved in the event. .
ACFT_NSDC_MODEL_STD2ASIAS STANDARD AIRCRAFT MODEL 2ASIAS's standardized model description of the second aircraft involved in the event.
ACFT_NSDC_SERIES_STD2ASIAS STANDARD AIRCRAFT SERIES 2ASIAS's standardized series description of the second aircraft involved in the event.
ACFT_MKMD_MAKE_DESC2AIRCRAFT MAKE MODEL DESCRIPTION 2The make (manufacturer) name of the second aircraft involved in the event.

NOTE: This is not a standardized field.

ACFT_MKMD_MODEL_DESC2AIRCRAFT MAKE MODEL DESCRIPTION 2The model description of the second aircraft involved in the event.

NOTE: This is not a standardized field.

OPRTR_TYPE_CODE2OPERATOR TYPE CODE 2The code for the business nature and/or purpose of the flight and the corresponding Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) that apply to the second aircraft.
OPRTR_TYPE_DESC2OPERATOR TYPE DESCRIPTION 2The business nature and/or purpose of the flight and the corresponding Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) that apply to the second aircraft.
ACFT_TYPE_CODE2AIRCRAFT TYPE CODE 2The code for the aircraft type of the second aircraft involved in the NMAC.
ACFT_TYPE_DESC2AIRCRAFT TYPE DESCRIPTION 2The aircraft type of the second aircraft involved in the NMAC.
ACFT_RGSTRTN_NBR2AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION NUMBER 2The registration number (tail number or 'N' number) of the second aircraft involved in the event.

NOTE: U.S. registry starts with "N". For other countries, see FAA Handbook 7340-1, Chapters 1 and 4.

ACFT_ALT_FT_QTY2AIRCRAFT ALTITUDE FEET QUANTITY 2The altitude (in feet above mean sea level (MSL)) of the second aircraft when the NMAC occurred.
ACFT_SIGHTD_SEC_QTY2AIRCRAFT SIGHTED SECONDS 2The time (in seconds) that the opposing aircraft was in sight before the closest separation, which gives an idea of how much time the pilot of the second aircraft had to attempt to avoid the NMAC.
ACFT_RULE_FLT_CODE2AIRCRAFT FLIGHT RULE CODE 2The code for the type of flight rules that applied to the second aircraft's flight planning and conduct of flight.
ACFT_RULE_FLT_DESC2AIRCRAFT FLIGHT RULE DESCRIPTION 2The type of flight rules that applied to the second aircraft's flight planning and conduct of flight.
PHASE_OF_FLIGHT2PHASE OF FLIGHT 2Indicates the phase of flight the second aircraft was in at the time of the NMAC. See Business Rules for examples.

NOTE: The format for this field is free-form text.

ACFT_INVLVD_QTYAIRCRAFT INVOLVED QUANTITYThe number of aircraft involved in the NMAC.
RMK_TEXTREMARK TEXTThe description (narrative) of the NMAC and comments/remarks.

NOTE: See the RMK TYPE CODE field for the origin of the text in this field.

RMK_TYPE_CODEREMARK TYPE CODEIndicates the origin of the narrative or comments/remarks found in the RMK TEXT field.
FCTR_EQUIP_MAL1FACTOR EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION 1Indicates what equipment malfunction of the first aircraft contributed to the NMAC.
FCTR_EQUIP_MAL2FACTOR EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION 2Indicates what equipment malfunction of the second aircraft contributed to the NMAC.
WX_FACTOR1WEATHER FACTOR 1Indicates what weather condition(s) encountered by the first aircraft contributed to the NMAC.
WX_FACTOR2WEATHER FACTOR 2Indicates what weather condition(s) encountered by the second aircraft contributed to the NMAC.
WX_MET_COND_CODEWEATHER MET CONDITION CODEThe code for the weather condition at the time of the NMAC.

NOTE: Based on the pilot(s) report(s) of conditions as well as official weather observations when available.

WX_MET_COND_DESCWEATHER MET CONDITIONS DESCRIPTIONThe weather condition at the time of the NMAC.

NOTE: Based on the pilot(s) report(s) of conditions as well as official weather observations when available.

ATC_CONTRIB1ATC CONTIRBUTED 1Describes ATC involvement concerning the first aircraft involved in the NMAC.
ATC_CONTRIB2ATC CONTRIBUTED 2Describes ATC involvement concerning the second aircraft involved in the NMAC.
PLT_LACK_KNOWLEDGE1PILOT LACK OF KNOWLEDGE 1Indicates that the pilot of the first aircraft had inadequate knowledge or experience with the item listed.
PLT_LACK_KNOWLEDGE2PILOT LACK OF KNOWLEDGE 2Indicates that the pilot of the second aircraft had inadequate knowledge or experience with the item listed.
WX_VIS_CODEWEATHER VISIBILTIY CODEThe code for the visibility at flight altitude during the NMAC.
WX_VIS_DESCWEATHER VISIBILITY DESCRIPTIONThe visibility at flight altitude during the NMAC.
FLIGHT_CONDITIONSFLIGHT CONDITIONSIndicates the type of flight condition at the time of the NMAC.

NOTE: This field is free-form text.

WX_SKY_CODEWEATHER SKY CODEThe code for the sky cover at flight altitude during the NMAC.
WX_SKY_DESCWEATHER SKY DESCRIPTIONThe code for the sky cover at flight altitude during the NMAC.
RPRT_OTR_INCDNT_NBRREPORT OTHER INCIDENT NUMBERThe report number of the incident report, FAA Form 8020-11, that was filed or will be filed.

NOTE: Field value is free form as entered on the NMAC report.

RPRT_OTR_PD_NBR1REPORT OTHER PDS NUMBER 1The report number of the Pilot Deviation Report, FAA Form 8020-18, that was filed or will be filed (if applicable) for the first aircraft involved in the event.
RPRT_OTR_PD_NBR2REPORT OTHER PDS NUMBER 2The report number of the Pilot Deviation Report, FAA Form 8020-18, that was filed or will be filed (if applicable) for the second aircraft involved in the event.
RPRT_OED_NBRREPORT OED NUMBERThe report number of the Operational Error/Deviation Report, FAA Form 7210-21, that was filed or will be filed (if applicable).
RPRT_OTR_OTR_NBRREPORT OTHER OTHER NUMBERThe report number of another report, other than a Pilot Deviation or Operational Error/Deviation report, that was filed or will be filed.
RPRT_OTR_NONE_FLAGREPORT OTHER NONE FLAGThe code for whether another report was filed or will be filed.
RPRT_OTR_PR_PD_NBRREPORT OTHER PRELIMINARY PDS NUMBERThe report number of the Preliminary Pilot Deviation Report, FAA Form 8020-17, that was filed or will be filed.
RPRT_OTR_DESC1REPORT OTHER DESCRIPTION 1Additional remarks/comments concerning the first aircraft or handling of the first aircraft involved in the NMAC.

NOTE: This field is free-form text.

RPRT_OTR_DESC2REPORT OTHER DESCRIPTION 2Additional remarks/comments concerning the second aircraft or handling of the second aircraft involved in the NMAC.

NOTE: This field is free-form text.

FAC_ATC_DESC1FACILITY ATC DESCRIPTION 1The ATC facility in control of the first aircraft involved in the NMAC.
FAC_ATC_DESC2FACILITY ATC DESCRIPTION 2The ATC facility in control of the second aircraft involved in the NMAC.
ACFT_CTL_DESC1AIRCRAFT CONTROL DESCRIPTION 1Describes the operational control area (airspace) of the first aircraft at the time of the NMAC.
ACFT_CTL_DESC2AIRCRAFT CONTROL DESCRIPTION 2Describes the operational control area (airspace) of the second aircraft at the time of the NMAC.

NOTE: This field is used only if the operational control area of the second aircraft is different from the first aircraft.

EVASIVE_ACTION1EVASIVE ACTION 1Describes the type of evasive action taken by the first aircraft involved in the NMAC.
EVASIVE_ACTION2EVASIVE ACTION 2Describes the type of evasive action taken by the second aircraft involved in the NMAC.
ACFT_HDG_DEGM_QTY1AIRCRAFT HEADING DEGREES MINUTES QUANTITY 1The direction, in degrees magnetic (i.e., 0-359), that the first aircraft was heading at the time of the NMAC.
ACFT_HDG_DEGM_QTY2AIRCRAFT HEADING DEGREES MINUTES QUANTITY 2The direction, in degrees magnetic (i.e., 0-359), that the second aircraft was heading at the time of the NMAC.
ACFT_IAS_KT_QTY1AIRCRAFT AIRSPEED KNOTS QUANTITY 1The airspeed, in knots, as indicated on the first aircraft's airspeed indicator at the time of the NMAC.
ACFT_IAS_KT_QTY2AIRCRAFT AIRSPEED KNOTS QUANTITY 2The airspeed, in knots, as indicated on the second aircraft's airspeed indicator at the time of the NMAC.
OPRTR_MIL_BRANCH_CODE1OPERATOR MILITARY BRANCH CODE 1The code for the branch of service, if a military operator, of the first aircraft.

NOTE: This field is left blank if the aircraft is not military.

OPRTR_MIL_BRANCH_CODE2OPERATOR MILITARY BRANCH CODE 2The code for the branch of service, if a military operator, of the second aircraft.

NOTE: This field is left blank if the aircraft is not military.

OPRTR_MIL_BRANCH_DESC1OPERATOR MILITARY BRANCH DESCRIPTION 1The branch of service, if a military operator, of the first aircraft.

NOTE: This field is left blank if the aircraft is not military.

OPRTR_MIL_BRANCH_DESC2OPERATOR MILITARY BRANCH DESCRIPTION 2The branch of service, if a military operator, of the first aircraft.

NOTE: This field is left blank if the aircraft is not military.

PLT_TOTAL_HR_QTY1PILOT TOTAL HOURS QUANTITY 1The total flight time, in whole hours, of the pilot of the first aircraft.
PLT_TOTAL_HR_QTY2PILOT TOTAL HOURS QUANTITY 2The total flight time, in whole hours, of the pilot of the second aircraft.
PLT_MKMD_HR_QTY1PILOT MAKE MODEL HOURS QUANTITY 1The flight time, in whole hours, of pilot of the first aircraft in the same make and model aircraft involved in the NMAC.
PLT_MKMD_HR_QTY2PILOT MAKE MODEL HOURS QUANTITY 2The flight time, in whole hours, of pilot of the second aircraft in the same make and model aircraft involved in the NMAC.
PILOT_CERT_DESC1PILOT CERTIFICATION DESCRIPTION 1Indicates the type of certificate held by the pilot of the first aircraft.
PILOT_CERT_DESC2PILOT CERTIFICATION DESCTIPTION 2Indicates the type of certificate held by the pilot of the second aircraft.
PILOT_RATING_DESC1PILOT RATING DESCRIPTION 1Indicates the type of rating held by the pilot of the first aircraft.
PILOT_RATING_DESC2PILOT RATING DESCRIPTION 2Indicates the type of rating held by the pilot of the second aircraft.
PLT_STMNT_CODE1PILOT STATEMENT CODE 1The code that indicates whether or not a statement was requested and/or obtained from the pilot of the first aircraft.
PLT_STMNT_DESC1PILOT STATEMENT DESCRIPTION 1Indicates whether or not a statement was requested and/or obtained from the pilot of the first aircraft.
PLT_STMNT_CODE2PILOT STATEMENT CODE 2The code that indicates whether or not a statement was requested and/or obtained from the pilot of the second aircraft.
PLT_STMNT_DESC2PILOT STATEMENT DESCRIPTION 2Indicates whether or not a statement was requested and/or obtained from the pilot of the second aircraft.
ACFT_TRNSPNDR_CODE1AIRCRAFT TRANSPONDER CODE 1The code indicating information about the transponder of the first aircraft.

NOTE: A transponder is the airborne radar beacon transmitter/receiver portion of the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon Sys

ACFT_TRNSPNDR_CODE2AIRCRAFT TRANSPONDER CODE 2The code indicating information about the transponder of the second aircraft.

NOTE: A transponder is the airborne radar beacon transmitter/receiver portion of the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System

ACFT_TRNSPNDR_DESC1AIRCRAFT TRANSPONDER DESCRIPTION 1Information about the transponder of the first aircraft.

NOTE: A transponder is the airborne radar beacon transmitter/receiver portion of the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS) located

ACFT_TRNSPNDR_DESC2AIRCRAFT TRANSPONDER DESCRIPTION 2Information about the transponder of the second aircraft.

NOTE: A transponder is the airborne radar beacon transmitter/receiver portion of the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS) located on

PILOT_STATUS1PILOT STATUS 1Indicates the status of the pilot of the first aircraft at the time of the NMAC.

NOTE: This field is free-form text.

PILOT_STATUS2PILOT STATUS 2Indicates the status of the pilot of the second aircraft at the time of the NMAC.

NOTE: This field is free-form text.