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Go To Map Welcome to the BAM!

Welcome to the NEW United States Bird Avoidance Model (BAM)! We have updated the risk layers with 8 years of recent data and have simplified the use of the BAM. Previously, USAF and FAA users had separate map displays to access the bird risk data. These options have now been combined to provide all users with access to the numerous geospatial data themes along with the risk surfaces.

Since 1985 there have been over 38,000 bird-aircraft strikes recorded by the United States Air Force (USAF) that killed 33 aviators, destroyed 30 aircraft, and caused more than $500 million dollars worth of equipment damage.

Go To Map The United States Bird Avoidance Model (USBAM) program objective was to develop a predictive bird avoidance model using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology as a key tool for analysis and correlation of bird habitat, migration, and breeding characteristics, combined with key environmental, and man-made geospatial data.

Warning: The US Bird Avoidance Model (USBAM) was constructed with the best available geospatial bird data to reduce the risk of bird collisions with aircraft. Its use for flight planning can reduce the likelihood of a bird collision but will not eliminate the risk. The USBAM organizations are not liable for losses incurred as a result of bird strikes.