fliteINTEL Rapid API

🛫 Exciting News! Introducing fliteX’s new API services designed to revolutionize aviation operations. Our cutting-edge platform offers two invaluable sections along with their endpoint links for seamless integration into your applications.

Aviation Meteorological Section: Access live feeds for a curated selection of global airports. Get real-time Surface weather updates, including METARs and TAFs. Plus, for major US airports, we provide dynamic Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service (D-ATIS), offering a comprehensive blend of landing or takeoff weather conditions and essential Air Traffic Management data like runway usage, NOTAMs, and airport conditions.

Air Traffic Management Conditions at US Airports: Harness data sourced from the US FAA’s System Wide Information Management (SWIM) feed. Stay informed on TRACON, Airport, and Runway arrival rates. Dive deeper into meteorological subsets such as Runway Visual Range (RVR) visibility.

We’re committed to continuously enhancing our services. Your feedback is crucial to us! Drop us a line at contact@flitex.net and join us as we soar to new heights in aviation data excellence. ✈️📡

1. Why METAR and TAF Can Benefit You?

METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) and TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) data provide crucial information about current and forecasted weather conditions at over 20,000 specific airport locations worldwide. By integrating our METAR and TAF API into your applications, you can gain access to high-fidelity aviation-use real-time and forecasted weather data that can benefit various industries and use cases, including:

Aviation: Pilots, airlines, and airports can use METAR and TAF data to make informed decisions about flight operations, including takeoff and landing procedures, route planning, and weather-related safety measures.

Transportation: METAR and TAF data help transportation companies optimize logistics and route planning by providing accurate weather forecasts and conditions along travel routes.

Agriculture: Farmers and agricultural businesses rely on METAR and TAF data to monitor weather patterns, assess crop health, and make irrigation and planting decisions.

Outdoor Events: Event organizers and outdoor enthusiasts can use METAR and TAF data to plan activities, anticipate weather-related challenges and ensure the safety of participants.

By using our METAR and TAF API, along with additional services like D-ATIS and RVR, you can harness the power of real-time and forecasted weather data to enhance decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and deliver value to your users and stakeholders.

Data Formats

TAC (Traditional Alphanumeric Code Form):

The TAC (Traditional Alphanumeric Code Form) format is a widely used and standardized method for encoding METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) and TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) data. In the TAC format, weather information is represented using a combination of alphanumeric characters and symbols, making it easily readable and interpretable by both humans and machines. TAC-encoded METAR and TAF reports typically include essential weather parameters such as temperature, dew point, wind speed and direction, visibility, cloud cover, and precipitation. This format follows established conventions and guidelines set by international aviation authorities, ensuring consistency and compatibility across different systems and applications. Application developers can leverage TAC-encoded METAR and TAF data to provide accurate and up-to-date weather information to end users, enhancing the functionality and usability of their weather-related applications.

ICAO iWXXM (International Weather for XML Messaging):

The ICAO iWXXM (International Weather for XML Messaging) format is a standardized XML-based schema developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for encoding aviation weather information, including METAR and TAF reports. iWXXM provides a structured and machine-readable representation of weather data, facilitating interoperability and exchange of weather information between different aviation systems and stakeholders. In the iWXXM format, METAR and TAF reports are organized into XML elements and attributes, with each element representing specific weather parameters such as temperature, wind, visibility, and cloud cover. This format adheres to international standards and conventions defined by ICAO, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compatibility of weather data across various aviation applications and platforms. Application developers can utilize iWXXM-encoded METAR and TAF data to integrate real-time and forecasted weather information into their applications, enabling users to make informed decisions and enhance safety and efficiency in aviation operations.

Plain Language Decoded METARs & TAFs:

Decode complex METARs and TAFs into plain language text format. No need to be fluent in the decoding lexicon! This feature is ideal for users who may not be familiar with the various field element decodes that pilots and dispatchers use. Now, everyone can easily understand critical weather information for safer decision-making.

2. The Ease for You to Use Our Endpoints

Our endpoints provide:

Quick Access: Instantly retrieve METAR and TAF data for any airport or weather station worldwide.

Flexible Query Parameters: Customize your requests with parameters such as location, time frame, and data format to meet your specific requirements.

Real-Time Updates: Receive up-to-date METAR and TAF reports in JSON or XML format, ensuring that you always have access to the latest weather information.

Our METAR and TAF API offers simple and intuitive endpoints for accessing weather data in various formats, including:

TAC Format (full global coverage): Quickly access METAR and TAF data in the TAC (Traditional Alpha-numeric Code form) format, covering over 20,000 airports and weather stations worldwide. The TAC format offers a standardized and easily readable representation of weather information, making it ideal for aviation professionals, pilots, APP designers, and weather enthusiasts. With our API endpoints supporting the TAC format, you can quickly retrieve METAR and TAF reports in a user-friendly format that facilitates efficient decision-making and operational planning.

iWXXM (not yet fully globally covered): Retrieve METAR and TAF data in the iWXXM format, providing standardized aviation weather information for enhanced interoperability. The iWXXM (International Weather for XML Messaging) format is a standardized aviation weather format developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). While not yet fully globally covered, our API endpoints support the iWXXM format, providing standardized aviation weather information for enhanced interoperability. iWXXM format offers a structured and machine-readable representation of METAR and TAF data, enabling seamless integration with aviation systems and applications.

3. Additional Services- D-ATIS, RVR

In addition to METAR and TAF data, our API offers additional services tailored to aviation needs, including:

D-ATIS (N. American Airports only): Access Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service (D-ATIS) data for North American airports, providing critical weather and operational information for pilots.

Description:
D-ATIS (Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service) provides real-time weather and operational information for North American airports. D-ATIS data includes critical details such as current weather conditions, active runways, taxiway closures, and other pertinent information essential for pilots during the arrival and departure phases of flight operations. By integrating our D-ATIS API, airlines, pilots, and air traffic controllers can access up-to-date airport information, enhancing safety, efficiency, and situational awareness in terminal areas.

RVR (Runway Visual Range):

Runway Visual Range (RVR) provides real-time visibility information for runway operations at North American airports. RVR data indicates the distance over which a pilot can see and identify visual references on the runway surface, crucial for safe takeoffs and landings, especially during low visibility conditions such as fog, rain, or snow. Our RVR API offers access to current and historical RVR data for specified runways, enabling pilots and air traffic controllers to make informed decisions and manage runway operations effectively.

AAC (Arrival Airport Configuration):

The Arrival Airport Configuration (AAC) service provides real-time and forecasted data on the configuration of arrival operations at airports, including runway usage, approach procedures, and traffic flow management. AAC data assists airlines, airports, and air traffic controllers in planning and executing efficient arrival operations.

AAR (Airport Arrival Rate):

The AAR API service offers insights into Airport Arrival Rates, enabling you to monitor and manage the flow of arriving flights at various airports. By accessing real-time AAR data, you can adjust ground handling operations, gate assignments, and resource allocation to accommodate fluctuating arrival rates efficiently. This API is invaluable for airlines, ground handling services, and airport authorities seeking to enhance passenger experience, minimize delays, and optimize airport capacity utilization. Integrate AAR API into your systems to stay ahead of airport operations challenges.

RAR (Runway Arrival Rate):

The RAR API service provides essential information on Runway Arrival Rates, helping you understand the capacity of runways to handle incoming flights. By leveraging RAR data, you can anticipate congestion, optimize runway utilization, and mitigate delays caused by runway restrictions or adverse weather conditions. Whether you’re developing flight planning software, airport management systems, or air traffic control tools, RAR API empowers you to enhance safety, efficiency, and resilience in runway operations. Integrate RAR API into your applications to optimize runway usage and streamline air traffic flow for smoother arrivals.

TAR (TRACON Arrival Rate):

The TAR API service provides real-time data on TRACON (Terminal Radar Approach Control) Arrival Rates. This data is crucial for understanding the flow of incoming air traffic into specific airports. By integrating TAR data into your applications or systems, you can optimize flight scheduling, predict arrival times more accurately, and improve overall operational efficiency. Whether you’re an airline, airport operator, or aviation software developer, TAR API helps you make informed decisions and streamline air traffic management processes.