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The Airline Coding Directory (ACD) is the only official source for IATA airline and location codes. The database is updated daily with all the latest modifications so that you can rely on the most up-to-date data to power your operations.
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Access trusted IATA reference data for airlines, airports and travel locations
IATA assigns and maintains the official codes that uniquely identify airlines, airports, and intermodal travel locations worldwide. These universal codes are essential to the functioning of the aviation and travel industries, ensuring that systems involved in reservations, scheduling, ticketing, cargo documentation, and other operations speak the same language.
The Airline, Airport and Location Code Databases provide access to this information in a structured, accurate, and continuously updated format. They help organizations maintain data consistency, minimize errors, and ensure smooth integration across systems.
Through these databases, users can access accurate and standardized data covering:
- Airline codes – including airline designators, accounting codes, and prefix codes
- Airport and location identifiers – covering airports, intermodal locations such as rail and bus stations, and metropolitan areas
By subscribing to these databases, businesses and system providers can rely on the latest official coding information used across the global air transport network.
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Significant changes and amendments to the Airline Designator and Location Identifier databases over the past 12 months include:
- 125+ code assignments
- 100+ code recalls
- 750+ changes