Tech riderRev. 24 Sept 2026
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
1 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages
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Overview

traffic is ranked #96 of 98 in data visualization software on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows.

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Purpose
traffic is a Python library for working with common air traffic data sources and analyzing trajectories and airspaces.traffic-viz.github.io · 5 Oct 2026
Data sources
It can parse or access open ADS-B traffic sources such as OpenSky Network and Eurocontrol DDR files, and is designed to support additional sources.traffic-viz.github.io · 5 Oct 2026
Data model
Flight and Traffic structures wrap pandas DataFrames, while airspaces use Shapely geometries.traffic-viz.github.io · 5 Oct 2026
Visualization
The library supports static visualization with Matplotlib and dynamic Jupyter visualizations with Altair and ipyleaflet, plus exports including CesiumJS and Google Earth.traffic-viz.github.io · 5 Oct 2026
Analysis features
Documented trajectory tools include flight phase, landing, holding pattern, and pushback detection, trajectory resampling, and fuel or emissions estimation.traffic-viz.github.io · 5 Oct 2026
Integrations
The documentation lists access to OpenSky live and historical ADS-B data, EUROCONTROL data files, OpenStreetMap airport information, and OpenAP for fuel and emissions estimates.traffic-viz.github.io · 5 Oct 2026
Installation
The project documents installation through conda-forge and gives Python 3.9 or newer as the supported version for that installation path.traffic-viz.github.io · 5 Oct 2026
Support
The project directs users to its documentation, Gitter chat, and GitHub issues for assistance and feedback.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Data access limits
OpenSky historical data access requires credentials, may return empty results due to coverage or storage limits, and commercial use is subject to OpenSky terms.traffic-viz.github.io · 5 Oct 2026
Third-party access conditions
Access to EUROCONTROL B2B AIXM files requires a EUROCONTROL-granted B2B certificate, and DDR access conditions are managed by EUROCONTROL.traffic-viz.github.io · 5 Oct 2026
License
The GitHub repository identifies an MIT license.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

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