API Overview
The Airframes REST API provides access to aggregated and processed aviation data from our global network of ACARS receivers. Our API allows authorized users to query real-time and historical aircraft communications, flight data, and station information.
API Specification
🚀 Interactive API Reference - Complete interactive API documentation with live testing capabilities.
📋 View OpenAPI Specification - Raw OpenAPI YAML specification file.
Authentication & Access
All API requests require an API key. See the Authentication page for details on obtaining and using API keys.
There are two classifications of authorized API users:
Feeders
Users who run a receiver that contributes data in real-time to Airframes with a measure of validated data will receive a minimal, yet useful, free API account.
Customers
Paying users/subscribers will be able to access the API in relation to their subscription tier. Initially this will be a nominal fee with no feeder requirement.
See Pricing for current access tiers.
Available Endpoints
Our API provides access to:
- Messages - ACARS messages, OOOI reports, and aircraft communications
- Flights - Active and historical flight information
- Aircraft - Airframe data and registration details
- Airlines - Airline information and ICAO/IATA codes
- Airports - Airport data and location information
- Stations - Feeder station data and statistics
- Routes - Flight route and waypoint information
Getting Started
- Review the OpenAPI specification for detailed endpoint documentation
- Contact us for API access and authentication credentials
- Start making requests to our REST endpoints
Base URLs
- Production:
https://api.airframes.io/v1 - Staging:
https://staging.airframes.io/v1
For more information about API access, please see our contact page.