What is the IATA code? What is the IATA code for airports?
The International Air Transport Association, commonly known as IATA, is the aviation industry's trade group. IATA codes are abbreviations given by IATA to airports and airlines to standardize international flights and facilitate air travel. IATA airport codes (also known as an IATA station code or IATA location identifier) are three-letter codes assigned to airports. IATA codes for airports are airport location identifiers and an important part of the air travel industry.
The symbols prominently displayed on baggage tags affixed to airport check-in counters are an example of the use of these codes.
For more information on other airport codes, visit our pages on ICAO codes and FAA codes.