ProblemWhat it solves
The problem this tool solves
Seeing which runways are actually in use and how busy the surface is right now, before taxi or arrival planning.
Example interaction
Pilot asks
What surface activity is there at KORD right now?
Copilot responds
ASDE-X KORD: 14 surface events in the last 5 minutes, most on 10C and 9R, between 1 and 4 minutes old. When nothing is found the tool says so and states it cannot tell no-traffic apart from not-ASDE-X-equipped.
Try getSurfaceMovement in the Copilot
The Copilot reaches for this tool whenever the conversation calls for it.