There are two main types of airport codes: IATA (International Air Transport Association) and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization). IATA codes are three-letter codes used to refer to the majority of commercial airports worldwide.
What is IATA aircraft code?
An aircraft type designator is a two-, three- or four-character alphanumeric code designating every aircraft type (and some sub-types) that may appear in flight planning. These codes are defined by both the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
What does FAA stand for airport?
Federal Aviation AdministrationAirport Acronyms and Abbreviations | Federal Aviation Administration.
What is the FAA in simple terms?
We're responsible for the safety of civil aviation. The Federal Aviation Act of 1958 created the agency under the name Federal Aviation Agency. We adopted our present name in 1967 when we became a part of the Department of Transportation. Our major roles include: Regulating civil aviation to promote safety.
What is the difference between FAA code and IATA code?
Who needs an IATA number?
If you want to issue airline tickets, you'll need an IATA license. There are some airlines who don't participate in IATA, mostly low cost carriers, but 84%+ of the world's airlines operate via IATA.
What is the FAA definition of an airport?
Airport. An area on land or water that is used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of aircraft and includes its buildings and facilities, if any. Airport Operations. The number of arrivals and departures from the airport at which the airport traffic control tower is located.
What are the FAA classification of airports?
Airport Categories
| Statutory Definition | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Medium Hub | Receives 0.25 to 1.0 percent of the annual U.S. commercial enplanements |
| Small Hub | Receives 0.05 to 0.25 percent of the annual U.S. commercial enplanements |
| Nonhub | Receives less than 0.05 percent but more than 10,000 of the annual U.S. commercial enplanements |
What are the FAA airport categories?
The categories are:
- Nonhub primary – airports handling over 10,000 but less than 0.05% of the country's annual passenger boardings.
- Small hub primary – airports with 0.05–0.25% of the country's annual passenger boardings.
- Medium hub primary – airports handling 0.25–1% of the country's annual passenger boardings.