FlightAware APIs

Tap into the world's most powerful flight tracking data.

We offer fully customizable APIs that let you integrate the power of FlightAware into your products and applications. Our APIs support all programming languages so you get the data you need in the format that best suits your project.

Data Feeds
AeroAPI™

A query-based web service API that captures live flight tracking data and recent historical data sets. Great for small data needs and apps.

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Data Feeds
FlightAware Firehose

A live streaming JSON data feed over TCP with SSL/TLS. Great for big data solutions and enterprise level software such as airline ASDs.

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Worldwide Flight Tracking Coverage

Air Traffic Control Radar & Flight Plan Information

Available for flights across North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Central America, as well as overflights of the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Datalink

FlightAware can integrate VHF or satellite datalink for aircraft serviced by ARINC, ARINCDirect, Garmin Connext, Honeywell GDC, Satcom Direct, SITA, Spidertracks, UVdatalink and others.

FlightAware Terrestrial ADS-B Coverage

Real-time aircraft positions captured multiple times per minute for aircraft flying over land in over 185 countries.

Aireon℠ Space-Based ADS-B

100% global flight tracking with once-per-minute position updates, including coverage over oceans, deserts and the poles.

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Compare FlightAware APIs

Overview
API Type
Pull
Push
Live Data
 
 
Historical Data
As far back as 2011
As far back as 2009
Pricing
Based on number of queries -
pricing as low as $0.002 per query
(See Pricing)
Fixed price -
requires licensing agreement
(Contact us to learn more)
Free Trial Periods
 
 
Technical Documentation
Example Use Case
Easy to use for mobile apps, scheduling software integration, post-flight analytics, landing fee management, flight information displays (FIDS)
Great for big data solutions and enterprise level software such as airline ASDs
Available Data Types
Live Flight Position and Tracks
(Positional Data) See Coverage
 
 
Surface Positions
 
 
Live Flight and Airport Status
(Flight Plan, Departure/Arrival Times, etc)
 
 
Actual Departure and Arrival Gate & Terminal
 
 
Scheduled & Actual Block IN & OUT Times
 
 
Future Airline Flight Schedules
 
 
Autopilot Modes and Selections
 
 
Airport Weather Information
METAR/TAF
 
 
Aircraft Weather Reports
(Wind Direction/Speed and Air Pressure)
 
 
Scheduled Seats on an Aircraft
 
 
Overview
API Type
AeroAPI
Pull
FlightAware Firehose
Push
Live Data
AeroAPI
 
FlightAware Firehose
 
Historical Data
AeroAPI
As far back as 2 weeks
FlightAware Firehose
As far back as 2009
Pricing
AeroAPI
Based on number of queries -
pricing as low as $0.002 per query
(See Pricing)
FlightAware Firehose
Fixed price -
requires licensing agreement
(Contact Us to Learn More)
Free Trial Periods
AeroAPI
 
FlightAware Firehose
 
Technical Documentation
AeroAPI
FlightAware Firehose
Example Use Case
AeroAPI
Easy to use for mobile apps, scheduling software integration, post-flight analytics, landing fee management, flight information displays (FIDS)
FlightAware Firehose
Great for big data solutions and enterprise level software such as airline ASDs
Available Data Types
Live Flight Position and Tracks
(Positional Data) See Coverage
AeroAPI
 
FlightAware Firehose
 
Surface Positions
AeroAPI
 
FlightAware Firehose
 
Live Flight and Airport Status
(Flight Plan, Departure/Arrival Times, etc)
AeroAPI
 
FlightAware Firehose
 
Actual Departure and Arrival Gate & Terminal
AeroAPI
 
FlightAware Firehose
 
Scheduled & Actual Block IN & OUT Times
AeroAPI
 
FlightAware Firehose
 
Future Airline Flight Schedules
AeroAPI
 
FlightAware Firehose
 
Autopilot Modes and Selections
AeroAPI
 
FlightAware Firehose
 
Airport Weather Information (METAR/TAF)
AeroAPI
 
FlightAware Firehose
 
Aircraft Weather Reports
(Wind Direction/Speed and Air Pressure)
AeroAPI
 
FlightAware Firehose
 
Scheduled Seats on an Aircraft
AeroAPI
 
FlightAware Firehose
 

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