The Airline Coding Directory (ACD) is the official industry source for airline designator codes, three-digit airline numeric codes and location identifiers. It also includes ISO currency, country codes, lists contacts for Minimum Connecting Times (MCT), coordinators and airlines applying reconfirmation procedures, as well as the Numeric Location Type Code.
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What's new
The Airline Coding Directory is now available as a Windows desktop application.This new efficient web download version allows IATA to update the information such as new airlines, designators and location identifiers on a more frequent basis, i.e. from two times a year to 12 times a year.
This improved application has all the information available in the printed version. In addition, it now features an update function which allows monthly updates that includes, not only the bulletins, but also a complete refresh of the coding tables & directory making your searches more accurate. The industry therefore benefits from 12 updates per year, compared to two previously. The Monthly Bulletins in PDF are now pushed directly into the application. ACD is available as a single user license only; searching codes has never been easier!
Who uses it
- Airlines
- Airports
- Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
- Global Distribution Systems (GDS)
- System Providers
- Ground Handlers
- Government Agencies & Libraries
- Travel Agents
System requirements and installation guide (pdf).
Location Identifiers & Airline Designators
Both the airline codes and the location identifiers are available electronically in a web download format (ASCII Text updated daily) for integration in your organizations' systems.
This is a perfect solution to feeding your coding database. These files are available as a 12 month subscription or a one-time web download. For the subscription, you will be granted access to the password protected extranet site upon purchase where you can retrieve the data files update daily.
Product Information
- Terms & Conditions of Use (pdf)
- Airline Designators Specifications (pdf)
- Airline Designators - Sample (pdf)
- Location Identifiers Specifications (pdf)
- Location Identifiers - Sample (pdf)
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