Airline Coding Database

Access the complete and up-to-date database  of IATA-assigned airline codes

The Airline Coding Database provides the official source of IATA-assigned airline codes used across the aviation and travel industries. It includes all active airline designators, accounting codes, and prefix codes, updated daily to reflect the latest assignments and changes.

These standardized codes enable accurate communication and data exchange between airlines, travel agents, airports, system providers, and other industry participants. They are essential for functions such as reservations, scheduling, timetables, telecommunications, cargo documentation, and financial transactions.

Dataset overview

• Coverage: Over 1,100 airline records, each identified with their unique code(s)
• Updates: Daily updates reflecting the latest changes and new assignments
• Use cases: Reservations, scheduling, ticketing, cargo operations, and accounting processes
• Format: Structured dataset in fixed-width format for easy system integration

Included data elements

Each record in the Airline Coding Database contains key airline information, such as:

• Airline name and address
• 2-letter airline designator
• 3-digit airline accounting code
• 3-digit airline prefix code (cargo)
• Country and type of operation
• Additional fields available in the file layout