Featured ADS-B Feeder for January 2026: Nauzet from Gran Canaria

Nauzet, our ADS-B feeder, is directly from Las Palmas, Spain

Every month, AirNav Radar highlights feeders who play a key role in keeping the global ADS-B network accurate and reliable. For January 2026, the spotlight turns to Gran Canaria, where an aviation enthusiast known online as @naukyaviation has been steadily expanding coverage from the Canary Islands.

Las Palmas

Las Palmas, officially Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands in Spain. With a population of 383,516 as of 2024, it is the ninth-largest city in Spain.

Bengt Nyman from Vaxholm, Sweden, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

From Experimentation to a Reliable Station

After feeding data to AirNav Radar for about one year, the station began as an experimental project built around a Raspberry Pi. From the outset, the focus was on testing different combinations of software, hardware, and antenna setups. This hands-on approach included building custom antennas, providing valuable insight into how each element influenced reception and overall performance.

His ADS-B Antenna

Today, the station operates a Raspberry Pi housed in a 3D-printed enclosure, running the most effective configuration identified to date. This setup currently feeds live data directly to AirNav Radar’s servers, while a new upgrade project is already in development to further improve signal quality and extend reception range.

3D-printed enclosure for the Rasperberry Pi

Antenna Location and Installation Challenges

The antenna installation presents its own challenges. Due to nearby antennas belonging to other residents, the current location is not ideal and introduces some unavoidable interference. At present, the antenna is mounted on a 3-meter mast on the roof of an apartment building, approximately 150 meters above sea level.

A planned extension will soon raise the antenna by 4 to 5 meters, helping clear obstructions and significantly enhancing reception conditions.

Lessons Learned from Real-World Testing

Experience gained through trial and error has shaped a clear philosophy for ADS-B installations. Patience is essential, as no two reception environments are the same. What works perfectly in one location may perform poorly in another, making experimentation unavoidable.

Interference—whether from nearby telecommunications infrastructure or from the installation itself—remains one of the biggest obstacles. One key lesson learned is the importance of short antenna cable runs. Keeping the receiver as close to the antenna as possible helps reduce signal loss, even if that requires longer power or data cables. Extending coaxial cables solely for convenience often results in degraded performance.

Discovering AirNav Radar

Like many contributors, the journey into ADS-B feeding began through online forums, while researching aviation topics and ADS-B systems. As a keen aviation enthusiast and occasional plane spotter, discovering AirNav Radar felt like a natural next step. Once the platform was found, the station was quickly configured and brought online.

Why Feeding ADS-B Data Matters

Beyond the technical aspects, the rewards are substantial. With a relatively low investment, the station provides access to an immense amount of flight data—aircraft origins, new airframes, configurations, and real-time movements.

It also offers practical benefits, especially when tracking flights for personal or family travel. Combined with AirNav Radar flight alerts, staying informed about specific flights or favorite airports becomes effortless.

Station Highlights

EXTRPI687812 ADS-B Station 

1. Station ID: EXTRPI687812

2. Maximum Range: 556 km (≈ 300 nautical miles)

AirNav Radar thanks this dedicated contributor for the continued commitment to experimentation, improvement, and data sharing.

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