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How does Wingbits detect GPS interference?
Wingbits detects GPS interference from aircraft-reported navigation accuracy (NACp) values in the ADS-B messages its ground stations receive. When many aircraft in the same area report degraded accuracy, that cluster indicates jamming. The signal is aggregated into regional statistics and a live map, updated hourly, and is available through the API and monitoring agents.
Who it's for: Airlines and operators assessing route exposure, OSINT analysts and researchers, insurers, and anyone monitoring interference near conflict regions.
What it does
- Derives interference indicators from aircraft-reported navigation accuracy (NACp) — a measurement made by the aircraft themselves.
- Aggregates indicators into regional statistics and a live GPS jamming map, updated hourly.
- Supports standing agents that alert when interference changes over a watched region.
- Feeds partner platforms, including GPSwise, the GPS-interference monitoring platform used by airlines worldwide.
What it does not do
- Identify who or what causes the interference — it measures the effect on aircraft navigation accuracy, not the source.
- Cover areas without ADS-B traffic — no reporting aircraft means no measurement for that area.
- Constitute a legal or regulatory determination of jamming.
Data used
- NACp (navigation accuracy category, position) values broadcast in ADS-B messages
- Position reports received by the Wingbits ground network, aggregated into regional cells
Key facts
- Signal
- Aircraft-reported navigation accuracy (NACp)
- Update cadence
- Hourly
- Access
- Live map, API, and scheduled monitoring agents
Go deeper
- Live GPS jamming map (wingbits.com) →
- GPS jamming dashboard →
- Set up a jamming agent →
- Verified ADS-B network →
Last updated 2026-07-10