RTK Coverage Map: Check Before You Deploy
Learn how to read the RTK coverage map, understand 2 cm and 2-10 cm accuracy zones, and verify your area before deployment. 20,000+ stations, 140+ countries.
Check coverage in your area before heading to the field: Open Live Coverage Map
RTKdata.com operates 20,000+ active reference stations worldwide across 140+ countries and 4,600+ cities, delivering centimeter-level positioning accuracy.
How to Read the Map
The coverage map shows two zones:
2 cm zone: RTK FIX reliable, survey-grade accuracy
2 to 10 cm zone: RTK FIX achievable, good for mapping and agriculture
If your work area is inside a colored zone, RTKdata will work for you. If you're outside or near the edge, start a free trial and test on-site: some areas have coverage beyond what the map shows.
Before Field Deployment
Check the map: verify your project area has coverage: rtkdata.com/coverage
Test on-site: run a quick outdoor FIX test before committing to a full survey day
Note on heights: elevation values are ellipsoidal by default. Apply a geoid model if you need orthometric (sea level) heights. See Understanding Heights.
Mountpoint Recommendation
Use the AUTO mountpoint: it automatically applies the correct regional datum:
United States
NAD83(2011)
Europe
ETRS89 / ETRF2000
Australia
GDA2020
New Zealand
NZGD2000
For global applications, use AUTO_WGS84 or AUTO_ITRF2020. See Network & Mountpoints for details.
No Coverage in Your Area?
Try it anyway: the free trial lets you test. Coverage may extend beyond the map.
Host a base station: RTKdata provides free hardware, you get 50% off one subscription for as long as the station stays online. See Host a Base Station.
Check back regularly: the network is constantly expanding with new stations.
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