The Airline Coding Directory (ACD) is the official industry source for airline designators, three-digit airline numeric codes and location identifiers. It is published twice a year on June 1st and December 1st.
The Directory also includes ISO currency, country codes, lists contacts for minimum connecting time, coordinators and airlines applying reconfirmation procedures, as well as the Numeric Location Type Code.
New product!
IATA has introduced a new interactive format of the Airline Coding Directory, known as eACD. It is a user-friendly CD-ROM application; easy to navigate with a comprehensive search functionality.
Available in single and multi-user licenses - searching codes has never been easier!
For more information or to place your order, please contact IATA Customer Service.
Monthly Amendment Bulletins
The bulletins are included with your Airline Coding Directory book. They are available electronically only via web download. Use the username and password printed in your publication.
Download from the Monthly Amendment Bulletins Private Site
Designed for
- Technical/Staff
- Senior Managers
- Middle Managers
- Managers/Supervisors
Data Specifications - Location Identifiers & Airline Designators
These files are now available electronically only via web download through our extranet site. Once you have purchased your 12-month subscription you will be granted access to these downloadable files.
Airline Code Requirements, Guidelines & Application Forms