How many airports are in the database?
Our database includes over 40,000 airports worldwide, from major international hubs to regional airports, private airfields, and heliports.
What is the difference between IATA and ICAO codes?
IATA codes are 3-letter codes used commercially (e.g., JFK, LAX). ICAO codes are 4-letter codes used by air traffic control and flight planning (e.g., KJFK, KLAX). IATA lookup is available on all plans; ICAO lookup is a premium feature.
How do I look up an airport?
Use the iata parameter with a 3-letter IATA code (e.g., ?iata=MCI). For ICAO codes, use the icao parameter (e.g., ?icao=KMCI) - this is a premium feature.
What data is returned for each airport?
Basic data includes IATA code, ICAO code, airport name, city, and country. Premium plans also get coordinates (lat/lon), elevation, and extended city information.
How can I calculate distance between airports?
Use the Airport Distance API included in your subscription bundle. Provide two airport codes and get the distance in miles and kilometers.
Are coordinates included in the response?
Latitude, longitude, and elevation are premium response fields. Upgrade your plan to access geographic coordinates for map plotting and distance calculations.
How often is the data updated?
We update airport data weekly to capture new airports, code changes, and closures. Core data like codes change rarely; we ensure accuracy with regular audits.
What if an airport code is not found?
The API returns an error if the code is not in our database. Ensure you are using a valid 3-letter IATA or 4-letter ICAO code.
