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AviationStack

AviationStack API provides developers with a free tier for accessing real-time and historical aviation data, suitable for various travel and tracking applications.

Developed by APILayer

Live API
99.90%Uptime
1200msLatency
0Stars
API KeyAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Retrieves real-time flight information

Full Endpoint URL
https://api.aviationstack.com/flights
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://api.aviationstack.com/flights' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "dep_iata": "FRA",
  "flight_iata": "LH438"
}
Expected Response
{
  "flight": {
    "number": "LH438",
    "status": "scheduled",
    "arrival": {
      "iata": "SFO",
      "airport": "San Francisco"
    },
    "departure": {
      "iata": "FRA",
      "airport": "Frankfurt"
    }
  }
}
Version:v1
Limit:10,000 requests/month
Real-World Applications
  • Live flight status dashboards showing aircraft position and delay infoOptimized Capability
  • Historical flight data analysis and reporting for last 3 monthsOptimized Capability
  • Airport/airline autocomplete search in travel booking formsOptimized Capability
  • Route mapping with geolocation overlay on mapsOptimized Capability
  • Alerts on flight status changes for logistics or passenger trackingOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Fast integration with simple REST/JSON endpoints
  • ✓ Free tier allows getting started without cost
  • ✓ Supports real-time plus historical data (last 3 months)
  • ✓ High uptime (~99.9%) and robust performance
Limitations
  • ✗ Rate limits on free and lower-tier plans
  • ✗ No official SDKs published on GitHub
  • ✗ Flights data delayed by 30–60 seconds, not true real‑time
  • ✗ Limited historical window (only 3 months)

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Tiered subscription by monthly request volume (Free, Basic, Professional, Business, Enterprise custom)
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
6 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Under 10 minutes—signup, key, and one API call

Rate Limit

depends on plan (e.g. 100/month free, up to 250k/month Business)

Free Tier Usage

100 API requests per month free tier; includes real‑time flights and HTTPS access; support not included

Use Case: Best For

Developers building live flight tracking, booking search UI, or aviation dashboards

Not Recommended For

Applications needing historical data older than 3 months or ultra‑low latency under 30s

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details
#flights#aviation

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