Flight Data Solutions - Firehose and On Demand API

As one of the industry’s largest flight data providers, we do the heavy lifting by aggregating data and developing tools that easily adapt to your changing needs, and seamlessly integrate with your existing technology platforms.

Our  Data Solutions Suite give you the flexibility to customize and integrate our products in a way that works for your business. Whether you’re a small airline or a large ANSP, our promise is to bring you the best solutions that enable you to operate at maximum efficiency.

DATA STREAM API - FIREHOSE

ON DEMAND API - PAY AS YOU GO

DATA ANALYTICS - BUSINESS INTELIGENCE

Available Data Sources

AirNav Systems API's are amongst the most complete, accurate and faster in terms of update rates in the Industry.
Flight data comes from several different data sources. The client can opt to receive data from these data sources independently or in a merged feed.

Note: The coverage maps below are valid at the time of writing of this document.
Our coverage continues to increase on a monthly basis. You can check real-time coverage maps here.

GROUND BASED ADS-B

ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast) data contains real-time position information for all of the flights that are being detected by all of the AirNav RadarBox units that are currently online. The data provided by this data source includes altitude, latitude, longitude, speed, heading, call sign, squawk, among other parameters of the aircraft.
Note: Darker areas on the map indicate coverage also at low altitudes.

FAA SWIM

FAA SWIM (System Wide Information Management) data comes from the FAA radar systems and contains information on virtually all of the flights in the USA (including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Bermuda and Guam) and Canada. This data source includes not only real-time position data, but also flight plans, departures, arrivals, routes, waypoints, among other fields.

MLAT - MULTILATERATION

This data results from a technique called multilateration. Multilateration or MLAT is a surveillance technique based on the measurement of the difference in distance to three stations at known locations by broadcast signals at known times. This data source allows for tracking of aircraft that are not equipped with ADS-B transponders.

EUROCONTROL

Access to Flight Plans and other Operational information for aircraft operators and airports on the EURCONTROL region.

SPACE BASED ADS-B

OCEANIC

Oceanic position reports for major trans-oceanic routes. Atlantic and Pacific
Oceans are included. Other regions could also be displayed

HFDL -  HF DATALINK

These position reports come from HFDL (High Frequency Data Link), a method by which air traffic controllers can communicate with pilots over a datalink system. Aircraft and ground stations make use of HF radio signals in order to communicate

ADS-C

These position reports come from ADS-C, a method in which the aircraft broadcasts its position at fixed intervals, typically between 5 and 30 minutes. The signals from the aircraft are relayed by geostationary satellites and captured by our satellite dishes installed in several spots around the world.

AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND ANSP

Access to Positional Data, Flight Plans and other Operational information for aircraft operators and airports in Australia and New Zealand.

FLIFO - COMMERCIAL FLIGHT INFORMATION

In addition to the real-time flight position information, the client may opt to also receive the corresponding live commercial data for each flight. Commercial flight data includes the departure time, arrival time, origin airport, destination airport, among other
parameters. This data is provided by several external sources such as airports and airlines.

MERGED

The client may opt to receive a merged feed, which contains data from all of our available sources organized and prioritized by relevance and accuracy.