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Airport IATA Code Lookup

Search the complete database of IATA three-letter airport codes and ICAO four-letter codes for over 9,000 airports worldwide. Find the exact code for air waybills, customs declarations, and flight bookings in seconds.

Search Airport Codes How it works

Search Airport IATA & ICAO Codes

Tip: try LAX, PVG, Heathrow, or Tokyo — click any row to copy the IATA code.

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Simple Process

How It Works

Look up the exact IATA or ICAO airport code you need for air freight, customs, and bookings in three quick steps.

Type to Search

Enter an IATA code (like PVG), ICAO code (like ZSPD), airport name, city, or 2-letter country code — results filter instantly as you type.

Browse the Table

Narrow results with the country dropdown, then page through thousands of airports. Each row shows the IATA code, ICAO code, airport name, city, and country.

Click to Copy

Click any row to copy the IATA three-letter code to your clipboard, ready to paste into your air waybill, booking form, or customs document.

Why Use This Tool

Benefits of the Airport Code Lookup

Built for freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics teams who handle air cargo and need accurate airport codes at their fingertips.

9,000+ Airports

Covers every airport with an IATA code worldwide — from major international hubs to regional airfields — all in one searchable database.

Instant Filtering

Real-time search across IATA codes, ICAO codes, names, cities, and countries — no page reloads, no waiting, just type and find.

One-Click Copy

Click any row to copy the IATA code straight to your clipboard — perfect for filling air waybills (AWB) and booking systems.

Verified & Free

Data sourced from the open OurAirports database. Free to use, no sign-up, no ads, and no data leaves your browser.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an IATA airport code?

An IATA airport code is a unique three-letter identifier assigned by the International Air Transport Association to airports around the world — for example, LAX for Los Angeles, PVG for Shanghai Pudong, and LHR for London Heathrow. These codes appear on boarding passes, air waybills, baggage tags, and booking systems.

What is the difference between IATA and ICAO codes?

IATA codes are 3 letters (e.g., JFK) and are used by airlines and passengers for ticketing and bookings. ICAO codes are 4 letters (e.g., KJFK) and are used by air traffic control, flight planning, and aviation authorities. This tool shows both so you can use whichever your document requires.

Where do I put the airport code on an air waybill?

On an Air Waybill (AWB), the IATA three-letter code of the origin airport goes in the "Airport of Departure" field and the destination code in the "Airport of Destination" field. Using the correct IATA code ensures your cargo is routed to the right airport and avoids delays.

How accurate is the airport data?

The database is sourced from OurAirports, a widely used open aviation dataset that is community-maintained and regularly updated. It includes every airport that has been assigned an IATA code. For operational flight planning, always cross-check with your carrier's current schedule.

Can I search by city name instead of airport name?

Yes. The search box matches against the IATA code, ICAO code, airport name, municipality (city), and 2-letter country code simultaneously. Typing a city like "Tokyo" will return all Tokyo airports (Narita NRT, Haneda HND), and typing a country code like "DE" returns all German airports.

Your Complete IATA Airport Code Database

Shipping air cargo or booking flights requires the correct IATA airport code — the three-letter identifier that tells carriers, customs, and ground handlers exactly which airport your goods are moving through. Our free airport code lookup puts the complete global database of over 9,000 airports at your fingertips, searchable by code, name, city, or country.

IATA vs ICAO Codes: Which Do You Need?

Most e-commerce and freight documents use the IATA three-letter code (like LAX, PVG, or FRA). If you file flight plans, work with aviation authorities, or handle ATC communications, you need the ICAO four-letter code (like KLAX, ZSPD, or EDDF). This tool returns both in a single table so you never have to look them up separately.

Common Air Cargo Airport Codes

PVG — Shanghai Pudong International Airport (China's largest air cargo hub)
HKG — Hong Kong International Airport (major Asia-Pacific cargo gateway)
LAX — Los Angeles International Airport (largest US west coast cargo airport)
MEM — Memphis International Airport (FedEx global super-hub)
FRA — Frankfurt Airport (Europe's top air cargo hub)
ANC — Anchorage (technical stop and cargo refueling between Asia and North America)

How Air Freight Forwarders Use Airport Codes

Every air waybill, customs entry, and manifest references the origin and destination by IATA code. Getting a code wrong can route cargo to the wrong country, trigger customs holds, or void insurance coverage. Forwarders keep a reference list handy — and this tool replaces that printed list with a searchable database that is always up to date.